LIVES OF THE LINERS: Stockholm of 1948
Recently, we mentioned that the Andrea Doria sank some 70 years ago, on July 26, 1956. The 700-ft long Italian flagship…
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Australia, Guglielmo Marconi, and the Long Route to Sydney
Farewell to Italy A fellow passenger has lived in Australia for over 60 years but was born in Italy. Over lunch,…
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Fires, Royal Voyages, and Vanishing Ships
Dutch Threesome A ship historian friend and I recently discussed three of Holland’s best known and beloved liners: the Johan…
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Marconi Milestone Marks Turning Point for Cruising
December 12 marks the anniversary of a defining moment in global communications. On this date in 1901, Guglielmo Marconi successfully…
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Holland America’s ‘Big Three,’ Historic Liners, and Seafaring Tales
The Big Three Holland America Line and its wonderful ships are a great favorite. They were, after all, virtually in my…
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End Of The Line For “The Most Interesting Ship” In The World
On July 4, 2025, while people on this side of the Atlantic were celebrating Independence Day, a ship with a…
