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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From Bandar Abbas to New York
Mid East Remembrances Bill Fox is a longtime friend and top-notch maritime historian and author. Prompted by our recent article…
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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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Preserving the Glamour: Asuka II, the Love Boat, and the Queen Mary
Anniversary The late Mary Tyler Moore would be proud: the Asuka II turned 35 in July. The ship, operated by Japan’s…
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SS United States and Ocean Liner Legends
Red, White and Blue! Early summer marks the anniversaries of several exciting milestones for the legendary SS United States. On…
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Silver Shadow, Titanic Cargo, Marco Polo & the United States
Statues & Skyscrapers! Tuesday, June 10, New York: Beginning at 10:30, I did the narration (from the wheelhouse of Silver…
