Maritime

Kemi, Finland

Icebreaker Sampo

During its operation, Sampo cleared ice in the Gulf of Bothnia, the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea.

Broward County, Florida, United States

Deerfield Beach

Florida’s Deerfield Beach earned its name from the herds of hoofed mammals that roamed its nearby rivers.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brockton Point Lighthouse

For many years keepers of the Brockton Point Lighthouse in Vancouver were charged with firing the "9 O'clock Gun”, a muzzle-loaded naval cannon fired at 6pm to signal the close of fishing.

Quadra Island, Canada

Cape Mudge Lighthouse

This Canadan Lighthouse has been standing on Quadra Island since the days of the Klondike goldrush.

Weymouth, United Kingdom

Punch & Judy

This puppet booth is one of the many who have hosted Punch & Judy shows on Weymouth's beaches.

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Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, United States

Faro Los Morillos

The Los Morillos Light in Puerto Rico is surrounded by salt-rich coves, where salt mining has been an important industry for centuries.

Menorca, Spain

Norwegian Pearl

This cruise ship has been hosting rock-themed cruises since 2012.

O'ahu, Hawaii, United States

Makapu’u Point Lookout

The largest Fresnel lens in the world tops a lighthouse near this handsome viewfinder.

Julian Alps, Slovenia

Lake Bled

This Lake is home to the 17th-century Church of the Assumption, a destination for religious pilgrims for hundreds of years.

Bellport, New York, United States

Barnstable Cat Boat

This uniquely-designed New English sailboat was built for rough waters and low tides.

Sydney, Victoria, Australia

Lake Wendouree

Colorful boat houses dot this man-made lake that was once a swamp in Victoria, Australia.

Copenhagen, Denmark

MS Mary

This boat in the historic harbor of Nyhavn in Copehagen features a two-bedroom hotel.

Toronto Islands, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Islands

"The Islands" are a go-to summer day-tripping spot with ample beach area and views of the Toronto skyline.

Vaxholm, Sweden

Kastelletleden

This electrically-powered passenger cable ferry in the Swedish archipelago takes passengers to the historic Vaxholm Castle.

Dorset, United Kingdom

Weymouth Harbor

This harbor has been a working port since 1347.

Sopot Beach, Poland

Fishing Boat SOP-8

This sunny fishing boat displays the colors of Poland and Pomerania's flags, and is representative of the fishing roots of the resort town of Sopot.

Lake Ashi, Japan

Hakone Sightseeing Cruise

A colorful view from inside a pirate ship on a sightseeing tour on the beautiful Lake Ashi in Japan.

Molde, Norway

Fjord1 ASA

Though Norway's Fjord1 Nordvestlandske group's transportation services have expanded through the years, the bulk of their fleet consist of boats from the 1960-1980.

San Juan Islands, Washington, United States

Orcas Island Ferry

This ferry offers curious visitors an easy way to explore everything Orcas Island, only accessible by air or sea, has to offer.

Puget Sound, Washington, United States

Washington State Ferries

“Public Puzzle: Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Begin.”

AWA visted here

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Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Leigh-on-Sea

This "Old Town" historic fishing village in Essex is highly regarded by many as being one of the best and happiest places to live in the UK.

Southampton, United Kingdom

MS Queen Victoria

This luxury cruise ship suffered a bad omen. The nautical superstition of breaking a champagne bottle on the ship's hull was unsuccessful upon first strike.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States

Martha’s Vineyard Ferry

This ferry service off the east coast of the U.S. is the only way to transport an automobile to the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia

Cape Bruny Lighthouse

The second oldest extant lighthouse tower in Australia has been continuously manned for 158 years.

Limassol, Cyprus

Port of Limassol

This port on the coast of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea has an ancient tradition of shipbuilding that is expressed in its colorful fishing boats.

Portofino, Italy

Yacht Club Italiano

This Italian Yacht Club was the first club of its kind on the entire Mediterranean Sea.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle-Bainbridge Ferry

The Seattle-Bainbridge ferry is a route across Puget Sound with Jumbo Mark II Class vessels named 'Tacoma' and 'Wenatchee'.

New London, Connecticut, United States

Cross Sound Ferry

This ferry service in New York employs a vessel that once transported American troops to the shores of Normandy on D-Day.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

The Solomon Juneau

Originally built in 1903, this tugboat's current owner has restored the vessel to its original beauty and equipped it with some fancy amenities.

Lake Orta, Italy

Navigazione Lago D’orta

Passenger service boats struggled on this Italian lake for decades until Italy's national rowing championship was held here in 1910.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle-Bremerton Ferry

Once called the "Navy Yard route", this ferry route was originally served by steamships and steamboats.

Como, Lake Como, Italy

Navigazione Lago di Como

Lake Como's highly efficient ferry system provides service to the many small towns that dot the coastline.

AWA visted here

Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Cape Byron Lighthouse Viewfinder

Australia’s most powerful, still-active lighthouse.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

RMS Queen Mary 2

This luxury British cruise liner features the first planetarium at sea.

Lokken, Denmark

Løkken Strand

Ideal topography has assisted this Danish town in various industries, from shipping to fishing to tourism.