Here is a range of other websites for researching information about tall ships and the sea.
You will find more suggestions when you explore particular topics on this website.

Sailing and sailing vessels
www.tallshipsraces.com
Sail Training International (event organisers)
Vessel details – race entrants – links to organisations operating vessels

www.asto.org.uk
Association of Sea Training Organisations – links to organisations operating vessels

www.rya.org.uk  
Royal Yachting Association – Information on learning to sail
Links to Met. Office site – weather forecasts- sea areas – Curriculum Learning Centre

www.uksail.com
UK Sailing Index
Guide to all aspects of sailing in Britain.

Maritime heritage
www.nmm.ac.uk
National Maritime Museum – Information about historic ships and seafarers.
Link from NMM home page to “The Register of Historic Vessels” ( See Core Collection List)

www.seabritain2005.com
Information about events around Britain during the year, celebrating Britain’s maritime heritage.

www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
Newcastle’s Discovery Museum – History of The Tyne, ship models, Turbinia, interactive displays for a wide age range.

Ports
www.portcities.org.uk
Access to maritime information contributed by heritage organisations in five key maritiime cities around the world.

Navigation
www.ukho.gov.uk
Hydrographic Office – Admiralty navigational charts – Tidal information

Safety at sea
www.rnli.org.uk
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Lifeboat information - “MayDay”, “All Aboard” and “Get On Board” resource packs for schools/children
Interactive games on Navigation and Search & Rescue

www.mcga.gov.uk
Maritime & Coastguard Agency – Links to H.M.Coastguard – Search and Rescue (SAR)

Teaching unit
www.seeandlearn.co.uk
Useful unit with teachers' information and lesson plans for many curriculum subjects covering e.g. life at sea

Miscellaneous information
www.apparent-wind.com.
This site is a good example of an enthusiast's website, with lots of useful links.

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