By early 1797, 38-year-old, Norfolk born Horatio Nelson had been in the Royal Navy for over 26 years. Within the Navy his reputation for dash and bravery was well established, although, to the general ...
At about 1:30 p.m., Culloden and other ships, including Captain Cuthbert Collingwood (another destined to join the ‘Band of Brothers’) in HMS Excellent, were gradually overhauling the Spanish rear and ...
Messages sent to the MV Matthew as the ship tried to escape Irish waters while carrying cocaine worth an estimated €157 ...
Russia’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers is worrying European nations. It’s not just about sanctions; the vessels also pose ...
MESSAGES SENT TO the MV Matthew as the ship tried to escape Irish waters while carrying €157m in cocaine told a group on ...
Counsel said that at one point, it was suggested “engulfing the lifeboat in flames” to burn the cargo of drugs, with the ...
The two-year process of building an enormous cruise liner is broken down in this incredibly satisfying timelapse ...
The court heard messages told the ship to set a course for Africa at full speed and burn the cocaine if intercepted ...
The court heard that at one point, the messages suggested 'engulfing the lifeboat in flames' to burn the cargo of drugs ...