Ships Monthly
October 2015
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Inside October 2015 of Ships Monthly..
Waterfront
First new vessel since 2007 for Hurtigruten,
World War I survivor to dazzle at Portsmouth,
and steel cut for new cruise ship MSC Seaside.
Ferry
Latest news from Dover and the Channel,
Condor plan ro-ro upgrades, and Incat Express
off to Sweden. Russell Plummer
Cruise
Massive expansion for Crystal Cruises, Major
refit scheduled for QM2, MSC goes cruising
from Cuba, and a new venture started
in
the
Caribbean. William Mayes
Naval
The stricken former HMS Endurance to be
disposed of, a new Royal Australian Navy
helicopter carrier, and RN’s Type 23s to
undergo life extension. Gary Davies
Cargo
More mega-boxboats ordered and built,
largest ship to call at Greenore, second
‘Ecobox’ vessel, and last of the Triple-Es.
Tugs
ALP Maritime buy six deepsea tugs, two
‘Hybrids’ built for Fairplay, and Bugsier orders
two new tugs. Jack Gaston
Ships pictorial
Ships pictured around the world, including
Hamburg, Alaska and Norway.
Maritime Mosaic
Photos of shipping calling at Antwerp, one of
the busiest ports in Europe. Roy Fenton
World War I tragedies
Details of some of the many passenger ships
that were tragically sunk, with great loss of life,
during World War I. Alastair Walker
The Austrian Navy
The impressive AustroHungarian navy that
existed until World War I. Stefan Semerdjiev
Sydney harbour ferries
Numerous ferries operate in Sydney harbour and
are part of a large network. Darren Holdaway
View from the bridge
Commander Belinda Wood of the frigate HMAS
Anzac, which came to the UK in May for the
centenary of Gallipoli. Patrick Boniface
Profile of vintage motor vessel Balmoral,
which returned to service in June having
lain idle in Bristol. Russell Plummer
Ship of the Month
BALMORAL
The Tall Ships
Tall Ships, both large and small, make one of the
most spectacular sights in the maritime world
when under sail. Max Mudie
Seabourn Legend
The cruise ship Seabourn Legend recently
made her last call in the Mediterranean before
becoming Star Legend. Adrian Tomkinson
Coals from Newcastle
The colliers that brought coal to London from
Newcastle and South Wales and kept London’s
lights on. Campbell McCutcheon
Zela Shipping
Profile of Zela Shipping, whose first ship came
from Harrison Line. Malcolm Cranfield
...and much more!!
Inside October 2015 of Ships Monthly..
Waterfront
First new vessel since 2007 for Hurtigruten,
World War I survivor to dazzle at Portsmouth,
and steel cut for new cr....