Monthly Archives: February 2015

As Lisboa is Sold For Scrap, What Next For Portuscale?

Posted on 28/02/2015 by Patricia Dempsey

Today it was announced the classic ship, Lisboa, had been sold for scrap and would sail for Turkey on the 15th March. The former Princess Danae will join her sister, Princess Daphne in maritime memories. Both were originally owned by … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ships & Southampton Registry

Posted on 24/02/2015 by Patricia Dempsey

The brand new P&O flagship, Britannia, was unveiled to the media on the 21st and 22nd February 2015 as she was handed over to the company by builders Fincantieri. She is due to leave Monfalcone on the 27th, hopefully making … Continue reading →

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Indy & Navigator OTS Return To Southampton?

Posted on 15/02/2015 by Patricia Dempsey

Navigator of the Seas was the second Royal Caribbean ship to be based in the port back in 2007 after two successful seasons with the smaller Legend. Navigator was my first Royal Caribbean ship and the ONLY one to date … Continue reading →

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Hoegh Osaka Departure

Posted on 10/02/2015 by Patricia Dempsey

The car carrier, Hoegh Osaka, set sail from Southampton as usual on the 3rd January 2015. Before she got too far, they realised she was in trouble so the pilot and Master took the decision to deliberately ground her on … Continue reading →

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