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Naval History
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 300th Anniversary of Russian Navy 
 This 1996 commemorative site includes a chronology of important naval events, images of flags, brief biographical information on past admirals (some with portraits), images and written descriptions of modern and past ships, and an illustrated history of the navy to 1917. Present day St. Petersburg, the "naval center of Russia," is also highlighted. http://www.neva.ru/EXPO96/contents.html Topics: History, History By Place, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, Transportation Last updated Feb 12, 2003 Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson (1758 - 1805)
Biographical information about Admiral Horatio Nelson, who as a commander of the British Navy defeated Napoleon Bonaparte's planned invasion of Britain. Includes articles and links about Nelson's navy, the Battle of Trafalgar, and the French Revolution. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/nelson_admiral_horatio_lord.shtml Topics: History, History By Place, Military Last updated Aug 6, 2009 American Merchant Marine at War
A comprehensive and informative site for history on the United States Merchant Marine at war. Most of the links cover WWII, but the Civil War, Revolutionary War, Vietnam War, and many others are also represented. The FAQ page is an excellent starting point for getting an overview on service in the Merchant Marine. Built by U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans and dedicated to those who died in service during the war, this site also provides links on obtaining information on ships or mariners' service records and applying for veteran's status. http://usmm.org/ Topics: History, Military Last updated Apr 25, 2001 Haze Gray & Underway: Naval History and Photography
"Resources related to naval history, current naval affairs, shipbuilding, maritime history, and naval and maritime photography." Includes The Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, over 3,000 pictures, fleet lists for the world's navies, and information about Canadian naval ships and aircraft (1910 to the present). The extensive history section has over 1,000 photos of aircraft carriers, a list of U.S. submarines on "Eternal Patrol" (with all or part of their crews lost), and much more. http://www.hazegray.org/ Topics: History, Military, Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated Apr 3, 2005 Naval Historical Center
As the official history project of the U.S. Department of the Navy, the Center’s role is to preserve, analyze, and interpret various aspects of American naval history for the Navy, scholars, military buffs, and the general public. Some topics covered in this rich and detailed site include ships’ histories; wars and battles; maritime traditions; uniforms; and, images from the Center’s document and photographic archives. Also includes links to related Web sites. http://www.history.navy.mil/ Topics: History, Military, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Transportation, U.S. Military Last updated Feb 12, 2003 Naval-history.net
This site mainly concerns British naval involvement in World Wars I and II and the Falklands War. It also includes information about the U.S., French, Greek, Japanese, German, and Italian navies. The site includes images, maps, lists of ships, statistics, and summaries of naval military history. Much of the information is from Gordon Smith's two 1989 books: "The War at Sea" and "Battles of the Falklands War." Searchable. http://www.naval-history.net Topics: History, Military, Statistics Last updated Dec 22, 2004 Selected Naval Documents: USS Constitution
This collection highlights events in the history of this ship (also known as "Old Ironsides"), which was "authorized by Congress in 1794, built in 1797, and launched in 1798, ... [and] saw action in one undeclared war and two official wars." Includes excerpts from historical correspondence and journals. From the Naval Historical Center, U.S. Navy. http://www.history.navy.mil/docs/war1812/const1.htm Topics: History, Military, Transportation Last updated Aug 15, 2007 U.S.S. Constitution: "Old Ironsides"
Official site for this ship docked in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest commissioned warship afloat. The site offers a virtual tour of this ship constructed in the 1790s, a timeline, images of the ship and its crew, event information, and related articles. Also includes links to related sites. From the U.S. Navy. http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil/ Topics: History, Military, Transportation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Mar 30, 2005 USS Constitution Museum: Collections and Library: FAQ
Compilation of reference material related to the ship USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), which was launched in 1797 as one of the six frigates authorized by Congress in 1794. Features a bibliography, list of construction materials, dimensions, engagements and prizes, information about the nickname "Old Ironsides," and more. Includes brief facts about the other five "sister ships." From the USS Constitution Museum. http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/collections/FAQs.htm Topics: History, Military, Transportation Last updated Aug 15, 2007 |
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