One of the challenges of re-creating the ship was finding the same kinds of wood and tools used in the 18th century. During its lifetime, Götheborg was the world’s largest wooden seafaring ship.

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The remnants of a late 18th-century sailing ship unearthed five years ago at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan are getting a permanent berth in upstate New York.

PORT TOWNSEND — The Coast Guard has completed its inspection of the Lady Washington, a full-scale replica of the 18th-century sailing ship, and cleared it to resume operations.

The remnants of a late 18th century sailing ship unearthed five years ago at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan are getting a permanent berth in upstate New York.

Gotheborg of Sweden is a replica of an 18th century wooden ship, which will sail to Asia for seven months using biofuel, in a commitment to sustainability.

A 48-foot section of an old sailing ship has washed ashore on a Florida beach, thrilling researchers who are rushing to study it before it's reclaimed by the sea.

Twin crises send cargo ships back to 18th-century trade routes Global shippers are grappling with a spike in costs as some ships are forced to take lengthy diversions to avoid disruptions at the ...

How a 16th Century Explorer's Sailing Ship Works - YouTube The construction of galleons, which were used from the mid-16th century to the 18th century, begins with the laying of the 'keel,' which ...

Crossing the Atlantic in the 1700s was no easy feat. With no GPS, unreliable maps, and unpredictable weather, sailors had a treacherous journey ahead.

The food aboard 18th century sailing ships was bland. Sailors usually ate beef, pork, or fish and rice, beans, or peas. Sailors were generally well fed.