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Ships of the World

By ships, we mean the large water vessels that are capable of offshore navigation. Considered as one of the most important water transportation throughout the world, ships have a long history that dates back to the years of invasion and discovery of new countries. At present, you will get to see ships operated by government (military, rescue, research, and transportation), private organizations for transportation and individuals for private use such as yachts. Here we will be discussing about the various types of ships of the world and its related issues.

Previously ships used to be the only means of transportation of trade and commerce. But over the last fifty years, there have been great changes in the shipping fleet. The design of ships got transformed into much powerful one and by the 19th century, there was the industrial revolution that had its affect on the ships. During 1990, the various ships of the world passed through a total development where motor ships and diesel powered ships became more popular.

In recent age, ships have lost its importance as means of transportation as faster means of transport have come into being such as airplanes and trains. There are still lots of cargo ships throughout the world. Now a day, people opt for ships too but only for cruise rides. Cruise is a fascinating ship ride available throughout the world that is recreational and relaxing. In these passenger ship cruises, you will get to avail the best luxuries and facilities amidst ocean. People avail these star cruises of the world to take pleasure in a short trip within ocean enjoying the star facilities. These luxury ships are equipped with all modern facilities to make your trip memorable. Some of the popular cruise ships of the world that you can avail to explore great destinations seaside are Barbados cruise, Virgin Islands cruise, French Riviera cruise, Alaska cruise, Australia / New Zealand cruise, Cayman Islands cruise, Norway cruise, Hong Kong cruise, Aruba cruise, Panama Canal cruise and lots more.

Scroll down to get an idea of the famous ships of the world:

Andrea Doria, Andrea Gail, Britannic, Duyfken, Edmund Fitzgerald, Empress of Ireland, Endeavor Bark , Endurance, Ernestina, Half Moon, H.L. Hunley, HMS Bounty , La Amistad , La Belle, Lady Washington, Lusitania, Mary Rose, Mayflower, Normandie ,Pride of Baltimore, Queen Anne's Revenge, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Ronald H. Brown, Santa Maria, S.S. St. Louis, Titanic, U-869,USS Constitution, USS Indianapolis, USS Monitor, USCGC Polar Star, USS Ronald Reagan

According to the present age use, we can categorize ships under some popular divisions such as cargo ships, passenger ships and navy ships. These ships can again be divided into sub types which are as follows:

Cargo ships which consists of General Cargoes and Bulk Carriers
Navy ships which comprises of tankers, super carrier, aircraft carrier, dreadnought, battleship, helicopter carrier, battle cruiser, pocket battleship, cruiser, destroyer, frigate, corvette, coastal patrol
Passenger ships consists of ferries, ocean liners, passenger cargo vessels, cruise ships and lots more

Ships in North America

Ships in Oceania

Ships in South America