Articles by Shamseer Mambra

Journalist by training, and an academic in aspiration, Shamseer Mambra currently works as a freelance journalist, after spending three years in the newsrooms of some of the reputed media houses in India. When not at work, he likes to read, click photographs and go for a ride on his bike.

About Shamseer Mambra

Top 10 Amazing Facts About the Lost City of Atlantis

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Maritime History | Last Updated on October 30, 2020

The mystery surrounding the lost city of Atlantis has been there for several hundred years, and yet it remains unsolved. There are many stories and facts about this city lost underwater. We bring to you 10 amazing facts about the lost city of Atlantis that all must know.

Titanic Survivors and Some Noteworthy Stories You Must Know

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Maritime History | Last Updated on October 30, 2020

The story of the Titanic has often been verbally recounted and poignantly depicted in the movies. Here we bring to you brief stories of few noteworthy Titanic Survivors who lived on to tell the horrifying tale.

Why Nautical Mile and Knot Are The Units Used at Sea?

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on October 30, 2020

Do you know why the units nautical mile and knots used for measuring distance and speed at sea? Find it out inside the article.

Top 10 Aquaculture Books

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Marine Careers | Last Updated on June 29, 2020

Check out the top ten books to again information in the field of aquaculture and other related topics.

Top 10 Must-Read Maritime Novels

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Recreation | Last Updated on October 29, 2020

Stories from the sea have always fascinated people from all areas. If you like reading and are interested in knowing some interesting adventures of the sea, then the five novels mentioned in this article are the must read for you. Read inside the article to know more about them.

The Real Story Behind The “Davy Jones’ Locker”

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Maritime History | Last Updated on March 20, 2020

There’s always an atom of fact in fiction and the story of Davy Jones Locker is no exception to this rule. Find out what does Davy Jones Locker means and what are the stories behind the origin of the term.

5 Strait of Magellan Facts You Must Know

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Know More | Last Updated on July 31, 2020

The Strait of Magellan is a 350-mile shipping channel located at the southern tip of South America, connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Find more about this important shipping route inside the article.

6 Bosphorus Strait Facts You Must Know

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Know More | Last Updated on August 6, 2020

Bosphorus strait is a natural strait, located in northwestern Turkey, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. Also known as the Strait of Istanbul, this water way links the European part of the city from its Asian part and thus remains as a very strategic waterway in the region.