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Last update September 2012 Website by Paul Timmerman Contact me at paul.timmerman@quicknet.nl
NEW BOOK
Onboard Canberra, on the final leg of her world
cruise 1982, crew members listen to the radio in suspense as the tension grows
between Britain and Argentina concerrning sovereignty over the Falkland Islands,
ending in an invasion of the islands by Argentine armed forces. When the rust stricken Canberra returns home she is
welcomed by huge crowds and a cable of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward: "Well done,
bon voyage Great White Whale". It proves most difficult not to read this book from
cover to cover in one go...... Published by Aurum Press, London, GBP 20
Word about the still uncertain fate of the former speed queen SS UNITED STATES continues to circulate, after 40 years in lay up. She is not in immediate danger to be sent to the scrappers anymore after being purchased from former owners NCL which had abandoned their plans to operate her as a cruise ship in American waters. The United States Conservancy is working desperately to save this historic ocean liner. developing plams to operate the United states as a hotel/ conference/ leusure center docked in one of the larger cities on the east coast of the US. The Conservancy is constantly working on making americans aware how unique their iconic flagship really is. They are continiously encouraging individuals and organizations to sign on to the cause. Everyone is encouraged to continue spreading the word about both the historic significance and current peril facing the US's national flagship if current plans to save her fail to materialize. Of course cruiseshipodyssey supports their efforts! The Conservancy's website: And please follow this link to learn how you can explore the ship and contribute to this noble cause:
From May till September 2012, the Forbes galleries in New York has kindly hosted a marvellous exhibition about the ss United States, organized by the United States Conservancy. Here are a couple of pictures of it:
SPECIAL EVENTS
February 20th 2009
September 27th, 2008
August 4th, 2008
Site Contents (to choose, click underlined option)
The history of cruising from the first cruise in 1867 until the present day
In chronological order, some high- & lowlights in the cruise industry since 1960
It is now possible to view video-clips of cruise ship interiors. Have a look on board Black Watch, Flamenco, Kristina Regina and Nordnorge Others will follow....
Interior photographs of classic cruise ships no longer in service Photo galleries of Albatros, Assedo, Canberra, Estonia, Fedor Shalyapin, Oriana, Regina Maris, Stefan Batory, Winston Churchill etc Go to the overview page "Classic Photo Page" or from list Interior photographs of cruise ships still in active service Photo galleries of over 60 ships,
Photographs added of RCCL ships Adventure of the Seas, Independence of the Seas and Vision of the Seas, Costa's Costa Deliziosa, Costa Magica, Costa Luminosa , Costa neoRomantica and Costa Pacifica. Als o Aida ruises aidaBella, Celebrity Constellation of Celebrity Cruises, Cunards'famous Queen Mary 2 , NCL´s Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Sun , MSC Cruises' MSC Opera, and finally Princess Cruises'Ocean Princess are included in this update. More galleries will be added regularly.......
Short histories of classic cruise ships taken into service before 1975 Included are: Stella Polaris, Irpinia, Princesa Victoria, Romantica, Orpheus, Andes, Prince George, Independence, Baltic Star, Regent Star, Canberra, Funchal, Oceanbreeze, The Empress, Queen Elizabeth 2, The Azur etc
Descriptions of modern cruise ships built after 1975 Ships included: Melody, Royal Princess, Majesty o/t Seas, Seabourn Pride, Crystal Harmony, Statendam, Norwegian Dream & Wind, Fascination, Splendour o/t Seas, Superstar Leo, Carnnival Triumph, Norwegian Sky, Costa Atlantica, Millennium, Sun Bay I, The World A description of the development of several cruise lines Included are
Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Int., Princess
Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Costa Cruises.
A listing of all principal cruise lines and their ships An overview of cruise ships which entered service in 2004 - 2010
Ships that will enter service in the coming years
An overview of vessels retired, laid up, sunk or a victim of fire
Some special cruises are covered in this chapter, like day cruises to various destinations or cruises/ express services to places off the beaten track. Stories about the day cruise from Bremerhaven/ Cuxhaven to the German isle of Helgoland and the majestic sailing ship Stad Amsterdam are included presently.
At the end of their active lives, some ships are lucky enough to escape the breakers yard. They start a new career in a static role: student accomodation ship Rochdale One, museum ship Cap San Diego, hotel/ restaurant vessel Diamond Princess and the former Royal Yacht Britannia are fine examples hereof.
Some interesting links to cruise lines; those concerning de luxe cruising, sail and expedition cruising and special interest cruising listed separately
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