June 2007

On sale: Fri, 1 Jun 2007

Cruising with MSC - Peter Knego traces the history of the privately-owned MSC Cruises back to their origins in the pioneering Lauro Lines. The famous ships of the Line, such as Achille Lauro, are profiled, as are the modern newly-built cruise ships such as MSC Lirica and Opera.

Cold carriage - The development of refrigerator ships, and how they keep their cargoes cold.
Jim Shaw

German success story - A look at MEKO technology, a concept used in frigates around the world for 30 years.
Nick Hall

On government business - Wartime account of the corvette Empire Rest’s role in resettling Jewish refugees.
B. J. Fairbank

Lucky Lady - Focus on the preserved steam coaster Robin, whose life has spanned three centuries.
David Kamphner

Diamond paddler - Profile of the 60-year-old Waverley and a look at other paddlers which lasted as long.
Russell Plummer

Pacific jewel - Port profile of Pearl Harbor, looking at the port’s history and development.
Patrick Boniface

Waterfront - News of Ocean Village Two’s debut, a new lighthouse tender and an ice-breaker on fire.

Liberty of the Seas - On board RCI’s new megaship at Southampton.
Nick Hall

Ferry - DFDS makes changes at NorthShields, and ferry passenger numbers drop.
Russell Plummer

Cruise Ship review - Sea Diamond sinks, newbuilds for Oceania and Silversea and sisterships on the move.
Tony Davis