Five of Pirate Blackbeard's Cannons Recovered by Divers

Five of Pirate Blackbeard's Cannons Recovered by Divers

The cannons have been underwater for nearly 300 years

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 26th, 2013
Two of Pirate Blackbeard's Cannons Are Recovered by Divers

Two of Pirate Blackbeard's Cannons Are Recovered by Divers

The cannons spent some 300 years underwater before divers pulled them out, historians say

How Cannonballs Affected Warship Hull Integrity

How Cannonballs Affected Warship Hull Integrity

They carried a lot of force even at low velocities

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 23rd, 2009
Elizabeth I's Navy Was Years Ahead of Its Time

Elizabeth I's Navy Was Years Ahead of Its Time

It introduced the mechanization of war