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Category Archives: Ships
Marco Polo. A personal glimpse
As the Marco Polo sits on the beach at Alang waiting for the men with cutting torches to begin dismantling her, I could not help but remember this old lady that graced us with a visit so many years ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Hobbies and Interests, Personal, Photo Essay, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged BLASCO, Cruise and Maritime Voyages, Durban, Ivan Franko Class, Marco Polo, Orient Lines, South Africa
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OTD: Attack on Pearl Harbour
On this day in 1941, Japan attacked the American naval base at Pearl harbour, effectively bringing the United States into the Second World War. 8 battleships were alongside at the time and all were damaged, with four sunk. All but … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Military, On This Day, Personal, Retrospective, Ships, World War 2
Tagged attack, Japan, Pearl Harbour, United States, World War 2
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