Study of watercraft[edit]

History of watercraft design, History of seafaring, History of naval warfare, History of maritime exploration, History of shipbuilding, History of marine art

Watercraft in visual art[edit]

Watercraft in literature[edit]

The music of seafaring[edit]

Maritime archaeology[edit]

Maritime museums[edit]

Marine sciences[edit]

Hydrodynamics[edit]

Aerodynamics[edit]

Meteorology[edit]

Astronomy[edit]

Watercraft restoration[edit]

Naval architecture[edit]

Watercraft preservation[edit]

Marine engineering[edit]

Watercraft replication[edit]

link to Research and Development

Types of watercraft[edit]

Primitive craft[edit]

Paddling‎

Simple craft[edit]

Canoes‎

Traditional craft[edit]

Constructed boats[edit]

Square sail boats[edit]

Lateen sail boats[edit]

Rudder boats[edit]

Deep hull boats[edit]

Streamlined design[edit]

Intercontinental traders[edit]

Warships[edit]

Bulk cargo carriers[edit]

Passenger carriers[edit]

Watercraft traditions[edit]

Cruise departure traditions[edit]

Watercraft construction traditions[edit]

Seafaring traditions[edit]

Traditions of naval officers[edit]

Traditions of seamen[edit]

Boating traditions[edit]

Sailing traditions[edit]

Shipping traditions[edit]

Omens and superstitions[edit]

Naval lore and symbols[edit]

Returning to shore traditions[edit]

Traditions of retired seafarers[edit]

Maritime heritage and culture[edit]

Maritime environment[edit]

Maritime culture[edit]

Maritime traditions[edit]

Seafaring language[edit]

Watercraft terms[edit]

Trade and professional terminology[edit]

Nautical terms[edit]

Cultural jargon[edit]

Design and construction of watercraft[edit]

Flotation[edit]

Very large floating structure

Propulsion[edit]

Winds‎ Sailing‎ Ropework‎ Aerodynamically Alleviated Marine Vehicle

Steering[edit]

Navigation‎

Rowed watercraft[edit]

Rowing‎ Watercraft rowing boats and sailing boats

Inland watercraft[edit]

Sailboats‎

Inshore watercraft[edit]

Sailing watercraft[edit]

Sailing ships‎

Square rigged ships[edit]

Lateen rigged ships[edit]

Combination rigged ships[edit]

Composite ships[edit]

Mechanically propelled watercraft[edit]

Marine engine manufacturers‎

Steam surface watercraft[edit]

Diesel surface watercraft[edit]

Hovercraft

Nuclear surface watercraft[edit]

Submarines[edit]

Submarine craft[edit]

Submarine boats[edit]

Submarine ships[edit]

Watercraft research and development[edit]

Flotation research and development[edit]

Propulsion research and development[edit]

Steering research and development[edit]

The search for a balanced design[edit]

Maritime industry[edit]

Maritime trades and professions[edit]

Education and training[edit]

Design and construction[edit]

Salvage and repair[edit]

Fishing and diving[edit]

Cargo transport[edit]

Passenger and mail services[edit]

Maritime exploration and research[edit]

Maritime policing and rescue[edit]

Piracy and defense of sea lanes[edit]

Naval defense industry[edit]

Water use by other vehicles[edit]

Seaplanes[edit]

Ekranoplans

Amphibious vehicles[edit]

Tracked amphibious vehicles‎ Wheeled amphibious vehicles‎

Spacecraft[edit]

Autonomous water devices[edit]

Surface signalling devices[edit]

Naval mines[edit]

Subsurface missiles[edit]

Personal propulsion devices[edit]

Robotic sensor devices[edit]

Underwater research and survey[edit]