One of the worst maritime disasters in British history happened off the Isles of Scilly on this day in history, 22 October 1707. (O.S.) In the summer or 1707, Commander-in-Chief of the Briti… Read More

British clockmaker John Harrison helped make marine navigation safer for sailors around the world and his 325th birthday is celebrated in today’s Google Doodle. Harrison was born in… Read More