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The 10 Bridges That Changed The World
It would be fair to say that bridges, however unassuming some may be, are one of the world’s greatest inventions. They allow populations of people to connect with one another, sometimes eliminating hours of extra travel to get to a … Continue reading
The 5 Tallest Bridges in the world
The world is filled with amazing bridges spanning gorges, rivers and roads. In this list of the world’s tallest bridges, we look at 5 amazing structures, measured from the base of the structure to the bridge’s highest point. Those bridges … Continue reading
A Brief History of the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy’s official history begins in the 1600s, after the restoration of King Charles 2nd who had inherited 154 ships that had been acquired by King Henry 8th before him. However, for more than a thousand years before this … Continue reading
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The Newport Transporter Bridge
The Newport Transporter Bridge is located at the lowest crossing point of the River Usk in Newport, South East Wales. With a total length of 236 and a tower height of almost 74 m, it is the largest historic transporter … Continue reading
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Tagged newport, newport bridge, newport transporter bridge, transporter bridge
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The 7 Most Expensive Bridges Built
Many modern bridges are awe-inspiring, but the amount of money needed to build them can also be jaw-dropping. Here is a list of the 7 most expensive bridges ever built. 7. USA – George Washington Bridge, $1.1 Billion Spanning the … Continue reading
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The 5 Most Expensive Cruise Ships Ever Built
The Cruise Ship business is a highly competitive one with the biggest names producing larger ships with a greater passenger capacity and a wider range of on board facilities to attract tourists. With some described as literally being “cities on … Continue reading
The 7 Busiest Ports in the World
Container shipping remains one of the most important ways of transporting goods across the globe. Here are the 7 biggest trading ports in the world that each year handle millions of containers carrying goods to far-flung places. They are ranked … Continue reading
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Millau Viaduct – The World’s Tallest Bridge
Millau Viaduct spans the River Tan near the town of Millau in the south of France. This mighty construction is the tallest bridge in the world and measures an impressive 343 metres at the summit of its tallest mast. The … Continue reading
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Tagged bridge, bridges, great bridges, millau, millau bridge, worlds tallest bridge
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A Brief History of Ship-Building
Recovered in a morgue in Egypt, one of the oldest ships dates back to around 3000BC and is believed to have been constructed 5, 000 years before when it was owned by a Pharaoh. Unlike the modern and sophisticated vessels … Continue reading
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Tagged boat building, history of boat building, history of ship building, ship building
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The World’s 7 Most Perilous Rope-Bridges
Rope bridges can be intimidating for many people, especially when they’re very high up. Add in a poor maintenance factor, and using them then becomes something only the brave or foolhardy would attempt. 7. Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway, Ghana … Continue reading
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Tagged bridges, dangerous rope bridges, perilous rope bridges, rope bridge, rope bridges
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