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Tag Archives: Durban Harbour
Not the Reef Knot (2). Durban Trip, May 1988
And once again I present for your enjoyment: The Report on the Durban Trip of April/May 1988 by the Transvaal Branch of the World Ship Society. This post appeared in two parts in the newsletter and was written by Howard. … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Natal, Personal, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged cargo, container ship, Durban, Durban Harbour, MSC, ship, Transvaal Branch of the World Ship Society, Tug, vessel, World Ship Society
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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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