Monthly Archives: June 2017

Queen Mary 2 Celebrates US-France Cultural Legacy

Posted on 23/06/2017 by Patricia Dempsey

On the 24th June, QM2 will return to her birthplace of Saint Nazaire to take part in a special charter commemorating 100 years since American troops landed there in World War I. Once there, The Bridge, a celebration of cultural … Continue reading →

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Return of the P&O Prodigal

Posted on 16/06/2017 by Patricia Dempsey

Okay maybe not quite but it felt like it. How many ships get two fire tug salutes when they re-enter the same fleet? I don’t mean things like Canberra’s return from the Falklands but after a brief time away with … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To…The White Horse Ferries

Posted on 08/06/2017 by Patricia Dempsey

With the excellent news that Blue Funnel Cruises took over running Hythe ferry in Hampshire from the 21st April 2017, I thought I’d do a piece about the ferries the former owners, White Horse Ferries Limited, actually built and owned … Continue reading →

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Busy Weekend in Southampton

Posted on 01/06/2017 by Patricia Dempsey

While four and five cruise ships have become the norm in the Port of Southampton over the past few years, it’s very rare to get six in one day or even seven but that is what will happen over the … Continue reading →

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