Welcome to Original Shipster!

This site is the result of a lifelong fascination with all things maritime and the desire to share that research with the wider world. An historian for hire, Heather Elliott writes about ships and shipwrecks from across Canada, covering all provinces (including Saskatchewan!) and territories. Her writing combines human interest stories with vessel history, weaving narratives that transport you back in time. For anyone seeking information on present day vessels and technology, Heather also writes about ships visiting St. John’s, Newfoundland and interviews maritime professionals about their lives at sea.

If you’re a maritime professional and want to share your story, please reach out for a chat.

If you’ve seen a wreck and want to know more, don’t hesitate to ask.

If you’re looking for professional research and quality writing, Heather is available for contract work.

Happy reading!