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10 world's most famous and significant ships
Marine mysteries
World's largest ships
Some historical types of ships and boats

A ship is a large vessel that floats on water. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size and passenger capacity. Ships may be found on lakes, seas, and rivers and they allow for a variety of activities, such as the transport of people or goods, fishing, entertainment, public safety, and warfare.Ships and boats have developed alongside mankind. In major wars, andin day to day life, they have become an integral part of moderncommercial and military systems. Fishing boats are used by millions offishermen throughout the world. Military forces operate highlysophisticated vessels to transport and support forces ashore.These vessels were also key in history's great explorations and scientific and technological development.From Mesolithic canoes to today's powerful nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, ships tell the history of human technological development. From Wikipedia

10 world's most famous and significant ships
Marine mysteries
World's largest ships
Some historical types of ships and boats