The first steam engine ship, Diana, was launched on July 12, 1863, and became one of the earliest instances of a ...

In this insightful video, learn how to create your own steam engine generator from scratch. Discover the components needed ...

On the daylong Living History Cruise, visitors can tour the galley, sleeping quarters, navigation center and museum spaces, ...

Building a simple boiler for your model steam engine doesn’t need to be complicated. In this practical guide, we show you how ...

Adopted Black Countryman John 'Iron Mad' Wilkinson, who ran an ironworks in Bradley, near Bilston, invented the precision ...

Henry Bessemer's seasickness-proof vessel shows how even great inventors sometimes become fixated on crackpot ideas.

Southampton’s beloved heritage steamship, SS Shieldhall, is turning 70 this week and will celebrate with two special sailings.

John Ericsson believed the sun's power could make nations wealthy without fossil fuels. The American Swedish Historical Museum houses his prototype.

Shipbuilding in the United States has seen a heightened profile with increased attention from Congress and the Trump 2.0 ...

Sunday, July 6 was the last operating day for Tom Sawyer Island , Liberty Square Riverboat and Rivers of America at Magic ...

Lately, I’ve really been enjoying what I consider to be the “second cities” of Europe, such as Naples in Italy, Marseille in France, and Hamburg in Germany. These places often ...

Now begins the run-up to an important marker in our national life, one that will spark contemplation and controversy.