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Legendary WW2 flying boat: The story of PBY Catalina

Explore the fascinating story of the PBY Catalina, a legendary World War II flying boat that soared above expectations and ...

The Boat Race: A centuries-old tradition that typifies British love of sport – or a relic of elitism?

To some, the race is an iconic tradition, others view it as a relic - the Boat Race is now trying to reach new audiences ...
Look in The Past on MSN

The American flying boat that dominated the oceans in WWII

The Consolidated PBY Catalina was one of the most successful American flying boats of World War II. Operated primarily by the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Gunboat ‘Philadelphia’ Lasted One Day in Battle. It’s Still Telling Us About the Revolution 250 Years Later.

The 29-ton ship went to war against the British, then sat at the bottom of Lake Champlain for 160 years. Now it’s a relic of ...

Wreck of Danish warship, remains of sailor found 225 years after attack by Horatio Nelson's British fleet

Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles." ...

Danish warship sunk by Nelson’s British fleet discovered after 225 years

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — More than 200 years after being sunk by Adm. Horatio Nelson and the British fleet, a Danish ...