Swimming, Drowning and Amulets: Old Attitudes to Safety at Sea

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Two Centuries of Lifesaving: A History of the RNLI, 1824-2024

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A Burning Issue: Keeping Ships Safe From Fire

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For over 260 years, Lloyd’s Register has been at the focal point of maritime issues, from the historic and contemporary, to the weird and wonderful.

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Crank and Stiff Ships: The Impact of Ballast on Maritime Disasters

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Ballast: A Hidden History on How to Avoid Shipwreck

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Women, Ships and the Sea: The Dangers of Custom and Superstition

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