Timeline of Ocean Transport

Chinese Expedition

Jan 1, 1405

The Chinese sent out seven voyages consisting of over 300 ships and a crew of 37,000. The voyages were mean to extend chinese influence and impress neighbouring states. However, due to economic pressures the voyages were halted.

Voyage of Christopher Columbus

Oct 12, 1492

Spanish voyageur embarks on a historical discovery acorss the Atlantic Ocean and discovers Islands in North Americal and South America. This evemtually lead to the European colonization on the enly discovered continents.

First Diving Bell

Jul 4, 1535

Gugielmo de Lorena invents the very first diving bell. This inventions basically rests on the diver's shoulders and has much of its weight supported by slings.

US SS Svannah

Mar 28, 1819

First steamboat to cross the Atlantic

First Crossing of the Atlantic

Jun 20, 1819

First ever cruise ship

Jun 29, 1900

USS Nautilus

Jun 14, 1952

The world's first operational nuclear powered submarine

Hovercraft

Apr 29, 1955

Titanic Found

Sep 1, 1985

Dr. Robert Ballard, with the help of a tiny robotic submarine named Jason, discovers the wreck of the Titanic. The wreck is found in 12,500 feet (two and a half miles) of water about 375 miles off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. Titanic is found in two separate pieces, dashing any hopes of one day raising the mighty ship.

Cruise Liners

Apr 29, 1990

Ships that carry hundreds of people on floating holidays. Passengers live on the ship, which has restaurants, shops, cinemas and other recreation venues.

Hyrdofoil

Apr 29, 2013

Used as ferries or water taxis, hydrofoils ride on wings that lift the craft clear of the water so that it rides on skis as it gains speed.