3 November, 2026It was 1970. I was 2nd Mate in a cargo ship, the "City of Canberra", sailing on the MANZ line…
3 November, 2026A variation of the turret steamer design was the "Trunk" steamer. This was introduced by shipowner Robert Ropner in 1894.
17 March, 2026At the end of 2025, "Sea Breezes" published its final issue. I had been reading it since about 1959, and…
13 March, 2026Many ships, especially passenger vessels, become well-known when they enter service. As the years pass they tend to fade out…
31 August, 2025Many ships, especially passenger vessels, become well-known when they enter service. As the years pass they tend to fade out…
12 August, 2025Many ships, especially passenger vessels, become well-known when they enter service. As the years pass they tend to fade out…
2 May, 2025Many ships, especially passenger vessels, become well-known when they enter service. As the years pass they tend to fade out…
2 April, 2025Many ships, especially passenger vessels, become well-known when they enter service. As the years pass they tend to fade out…
25 January, 2025Many ships, especially passenger vessels, become well-known when they enter service. As the years pass they tend to fade out…- 25 January, 2025I have occasionally been asked which ships I consider to be the best looking of all. It's a difficult choice,…
