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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 DANFS Online: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
"DANFS is the foremost reference regarding US naval vessels. Published in nine volumes (from 1959 to 1991), it gives histories for virtually every US naval vessel. ... Currently the online collection includes over 7000 ship histories, and more are being added. These files are faithfully transcribed from DANFS, without updating or corrections." Entries are divided into modern and "Old Navy" eras, then arranged by type of ship (battleships, aircraft carriers, etc.). http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/ Topics: Military Last updated Nov 5, 2006 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 The Historical Marine Society: Nelson and His Navy
This British historical research and re-enactment group "undertakes research into the life and times of Horatio Nelson and the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic Wars period." This site features articles such as "The Cat O' Nine Tails Used for Punishment," "What Did Women Do on Board Ship," and "Cheese and the Royal Navy." Includes a message board. http://www.hms.org.uk/nelsonsnavymain.htm Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, History, History By Place, Hobbies, Military Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Naval Aviation's Involvement in the Berlin Airlift
Collection of material about the activities of the U.S. Navy in the Berlin Airlift (1948-49), in which the U.S. and other European countries airlifted food and supplies to Berlin following a Soviet blockade of railroad and street access. Includes articles and reports, and a short bibliography. From the Naval Historical Center, an official U.S. Navy website. http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org4-10.htm Topics: Military, U.S. Military Last updated Aug 8, 2007 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 The Port Chicago Disaster: A Resource for Students and Teachers
A history of the events of July 17, 1944, when a major explosion rocked the naval base at the mouth of the Sacramento River at Port Chicago, California (now the Concord Naval Weapons Station). The working conditions, explosion, mutiny, court martial, and pardon of black servicemen involved are reviewed. There is also an exploration of the entrenched racism at this base. Includes related questions for teachers and students. From the Contra Costa County (California) Office of Education. http://intergate.cccoe.k12.ca.us/pc/ Topics: Black Resources, K-12 Education, Military, Social Issues, World War II Last updated Nov 9, 2009 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 United States Navy Memorial
"The Navy Memorial includes both a commemorative public plaza and a Naval Heritage Center," as well as the statue of The Lone Sailor. The website provides ways for the Navy community to stay connected and informed: the Navy Log lets Navy, Marine Corps, Merchant Marines, and Coast Guard veterans post profiles to share memories and locate shipmates; Navy TV broadcasts stories of interest to the community and the world at large. http://www.navymemorial.org/ Topics: Military, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 19, 2009 |
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