it appears to be an English merchant ship, which in the mid-nineteenth century ran a route from Great Britain to the west coast of North America. The ship used Valparaíso as a port of call.

For three hours, they attempted to free the ship and struggle back to shelter, hoping to save the vessel and its cargo. But it was no use. It was sinking underneath them, and Captain Hamilton was ...

Until the late 19th century, Hokuriku was the hub for a vital trading route plied by sailing ships known as kitamaebune. While carrying cargo from Hokkaido all the way to Osaka, these vessels also ...