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History expert solves mystery surrounding ship made of CONCRETE following decades of speculation

Regarded as one of the greatest curiosities of North-Western Poland, leading authority in the field Jan Iwańczuk says he has now found the answer to what the 90-metre WWII vessel was used for. Marcin Bielecki/PAP

Regarded as one of the greatest curiosities of North-Western Poland, leading authority in the field Jan Iwańczuk says he has now found the answer to what the 90-metre WWII vessel on Lake Dąbie was used for. 

Pole taken hostage in attack on container ship - ministry

Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a Pole was among the crewmembers taken hostage during an attack on the container ship "Tonsberg" in the Gulf of Guinea.

The glory years: beautiful stamps celebrate the history of transatlantic travel

Striking in their intricacy, the stamps depict the Polonia, Kościuszko and Pułaski, three ships once known as ‘the Princess’s jewels’. With two also serving in the war, the hero boats were once the pride of Poland.

How a-BOAT this! Ship built by homeless men sets sail after 15 years in the making

The 17-metre-long, 5-metre-wide ’Father Bogusław’ saw it’s ‘technical launch’ on the Żerański Kanał Monday, after being transported from the Kamilinian Social Welfare Mission in Warsaw.

Two ships working on Nord Stream 2 under scrutiny of Poland's authorities

Two German-owned, but Polish-registered, vessels face being stripped of their right to sail under the red-and-white flag of Poland owing to their work on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Poland's deputy minister of infrastructure told PAP on Friday.

World’s oldest surviving destroyer dubbed ‘ship of heroes’ to get 7mln PLN makeover

Holding Poland’s highest military decoration, the Gold Cross of the Order of Virtuti Militari, the Błyskawica has been described as being “a precious national relic”, not to mention a symbol of Polish heroism.

German WWII shipwrecks off Polish coast pose environmental threat, says Germany

At least 100 wrecks have been classified as a “high priority” because they contain significant amounts of fuel that poses a threat to the natural environment.

How a-BOAT this! Luxury Gdynia yacht heads off for final touch up before making a splash with maiden voyage

Measuring 125 metres in length, and accommodating 126 passengers, the ship from Crist shipyard in Gdynia will include a yoga studio, spa, saunas with ocean views, two infinity hot tubs and a lounge with panoramic views. It will also tout sixty-nine luxury cabins, among them a number of 40 sq/m suites.

WWII shipwreck off Polish coast could contain legendary Amber Room, say divers

Practically untouched for decades, the wreck contains items ranging from military vehicles to porcelain, as well as many mysterious boxes with unknown contents, which are already capturing people’s imagination.

Sleek new AI 'Mayflower' to cross Atlantic on 400th anniversary of Pilgrims' voyage

Now under construction at the Aluship shipyard in Gdańsk, the futuristic Mayflower will be 15 metres long with solar panels covering its aluminium hulls and will be able to hit a top speed of 10 knots per hour.

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