Ah, the Soviet Union – dazzling Mayday parades, heroic cosmonauts, indestructible cars, and luxury cruise vacations… Wait, what? Yes, luxury cruises. Despite a well-deserved Spartan
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Chinese Junks: Emperors of the East
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Willem Ruys – From Ocean Liner to Cruise Ship
Having a Dutch uncle has its privileges, and I am not only referring to the generous portion of premium Gouda and wry humor on my
Monitor Novgorod – the Tsar’s Pancake-Warship
The late 19th century was an age of vigorous experimentation, with enough talent and money spent on extravagant naval innovations to make our modern shipbuilders
Knapp’s Roller Boat: The Most Bizarre Vessel on Lake Ontario
Anyone who has watched a logrolling competition must have wondered how such heavy logs can stay afloat, with people sprinting on top. The same phenomenon
Weddings at Sea: Everything You Need to (And Didn’t) Know
Valentine’s Day is a busy time for lovebirds, wedding-planners, and (most recently) cruise lines. Stretching their flags of convenience to the maximum, popular brands like