Reliving the names of historic boats allows us to remember that before trains, airplanes or automobiles, sailing was the way to get where you wanted to go.
Indeed, in the past, boats were the only means used to transport goods and supplies around the world. In wartime, ships were also an integral part of strategy and tactics.
As you might guess, the names of historic boats are many, but we have selected 7 that stand out for their importance.
7 names of historic boats
- The Holy Mary
The Santa Maria, known as an awkward and complicated ship, carried Christopher Columbus from Spain to the “New World” in 1492.
That same year, on Christmas Day, the ship ran aground and with the salvaged wood another ship, the Navidad, was built.
- H.L. Hunley
The H.L. Hunley was a submarine built during the American Civil War as a means of sinking enemy ships.
Ironically, it sank twice during the testing process, killing a dozen people (including its designer, Horace L. Hunley). It went down in history as the first combat submarine to sink a ship. Afterwards, unfortunately, it sunk itself for the third and final time.
- The Mayflower
In 1620 the Mayflower transported English Separatists and Puritans, whom we now know as Pilgrims, to the “New World.” Through this vessel, the remaining Pilgrims thus founded the first British colonies in America.
- The USS Constitution
The USS Constitution holds the title of the longest-lived warship in history, retiring from service at age 85 in 1882. In its time, the ship struck fear into the hearts of the British Royal Navy, but today it serves as a museum in Boston.
- Warship USS Arizona
This is also a name of a historic boat! In 1941, in fact, the USS Arizona was destroyed by the Japanese in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack killed 1,177 people and the ship burned for days.
It could not be recovered, but remains at Pearl Harbor as a war memorial.
- Battleship USS Missouri
On the USS Missouri, known as the “Mighty Mo,” the surrender documents announcing the end of World War II were signed in September 1945.
- The Titanic
At the time, the Titanic was known as the largest ship at sea.
Considered “unsinkable,” the large luxury ship sank after hitting an iceberg and due to the lack of lifeboats, more than 1,500 people died in the tragedy.
The shipwreck was discovered in 1985 by Robert Ballard and inspired one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Personalization of motor boat names
In addition to these, there are many other names of historic boats, names that remain engraved in hearts and minds for decades or centuries. After all, the name of a boat is as important as it can be, and boat owners know this well.
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