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Category Archives: South Africa
Remembering the Members
Remembering those who lost their lives in the sinking of RMS Titanic With the anniversary of the Titanic coming up on the 15th I was thinking about what I could post for the occasion. Frankly my idea jar is coming … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Personal, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Titanic, Transportation
Tagged disaster, North Atlantic, ship, Titanic
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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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