Blogs

Working 'On the Tools': some women in shipbuilding trades on the Clyde

Dr Nina Baker write about women in shipbuilding trades on the Clyde

Wind power: a storied past and sustainable future in maritime shipping

Hindsight Perspectives Micro-Intern, Grant Sieboldt, comments on the possibilities offered by wind power in contemporary shipping.

Who's that lady?

The Lloyd's Register ladybadge has been at the heart of the Society from early in its formation. Learn more about her and what she means for Lloyd's Register.

Three Women in the London Chart Trade, c.1800-1860

From maps and charts to navigational instruments, women have played an integral role

These are a few of our favourite things...Victoria Culkin

These are a few of our favourite things...Sean Clemenson

These are a few of our favourite things...Misha Ansell

In July 2018, the Heritage and Education Centre welcomed Misha Ansell to the team for her work experience week. She wrote about her favourite thing!

These are a few of our favourite things...Max Wilson

These are a few of our favourite things...Louise Sanger

These are a few of our favourite things...Dermot Fowler

In July 2018, the Heritage and Education Centre welcomed Dermot Fowler to the team for work experience. He wrote about his favourite thing!

These are a few of our favourite things...Charlotte Ward

Researcher and Website Content Editor Charlotte Ward shares her favourite thing from our library and archive

These are a few of our favourite things...Barbara Jones

These are a few of our favourite things...Anne Cowne

These are a few of our favourite things... Sarah Mott

Find out more about Sarah's favourite thing.

These are a few of our favourite things... Megan Christo

Find out more about Megan's favourite thing.

The SS Samtampa

Guest blog writer Meilyr Powel, from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, discusses how our records have aided research on Welsh shipwrecks.

The SS Athenia

Charlotte has written about the SS Athenia, the first ship to be sunk by Germany during the Second World War, and a personal connection she has to the rescue operation of those on board.

The Role of Lloyd's Register in Preserving the History of the Cutty Sark

Discover the Cutty Sark Preservation Society. Explore HEC’s collection of plans, correspondence, and minutes relating to LR surveyor J.M. Robertson and CSPS.

The remarkable ship Resolute

Summer intern Charlie Kelley recounts the story of the famous Arctic exploration vessel.

The Plimsoll line

Find out about freeboard, load lines and reserve buoyancy