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Tag Archives: Durban Harbour
Retrospective Shipwatch: MV Royal Zulu
The long laid up Royal Zulu was resident in Durban harbour for many years. Originally brought across to Durban she was destined to become THE party ship, operating short cruises and with a disco, gambling, partying and all manner of … Continue reading
Posted in Cruiseships, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Natal, Personal, Photo Essay, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged Booze cruise, cruise, Durban, Durban Harbour, out to the blue, Royal Zulu, Santa Maria de la Nieves, Trasmediterránea.
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Retrospective Shipwatch: MV Estrella Do Mar
Another interesting vessel that came to Durban was the small passenger ship/ferry Estrella Do Mar. She was usually up in Mozambique and Mombasa as far as I recall, and only headed South for repairs or dry docking. We managed a … Continue reading
Posted in Cruiseships, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Natal, Personal, Photo Essay, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged Coco Explorer No 1, Durban Harbour, Estrella Do Mar, ferry, Trasmediterránea.
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