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The wooden warship that once held the speed crown

For a brief, blazing moment in the age of sail, a single wooden warship could define what “fast” meant on the open ocean, turning raw timber and canvas into a kind of national calling card. The story ...
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Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations

A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, elicited ...
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The 20 longest-serving warships of all time

Warships have been at the heart of naval power through history and some of them served for decades in peace and war. In this video we explore the 20 longest-serving warships of all time and find out ...