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Tag Archives: Oceanos
Rest in Peace: Robin Boltman
This Friday (02/04/2021) I was saddened to hear about the death of Robin Boltman. Robin will be remembered as the level headed hero that really turned the Oceanos disaster into a miracle. I first encountered him way back in 1986 … Continue reading
Posted in Cruiseships, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Natal, Personal, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged Achille Lauro, Oceanos, Robin Boltman
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OTD: The Sinking of the Oceanos
On this day (04/08/1991), the cruise ship Oceanos sank off the South African Coast with the loss of no lives. A massive rescue effort by merchant ships and the South African Air Force supported by the onboard entertainment staff ensured … Continue reading
Posted in Cruiseships, Hobbies and Interests, On This Day, Personal, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged Cruise ship, disaster, Durban, Epirotiki Lines, Oceanos, ship, South Africa
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