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Ocean Liners. Cruise Ships. Endless Stories.

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Articles by Zach W.

A white cruise ship with a red, white, and blue funnel sails under a steel frame bridge.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse & Baltimore’s Cruise Ship Operations

April 9, 2024 Zach W. 0

Like many others, I was dumbstruck when Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on March 26, 2024 after being hit by the container ship MV […]

A painting of a ship with a black hull and white superstructure. The funnel is white, green, red, and black,

Vanished Without a Trace: The Disappearance of the Antonia Graza

April 1, 2024 Zach W. 0

For as long as people have sailed the high seas, ships have sunk and gone to the bottom. But some have disappeared without a trace. […]

A black and white picture of a ship with four funnels.

Strange Things Happen at Sea: Five Coincidences You Might Not Believe

March 28, 2024 Zach W. 0

Hello everyone! Apologies for the lack of posts lately. There’s been a lot going on lately, including me transitioning into a new job at work. […]

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Book Review: The Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria by Greg King and Penny Wilson

February 28, 2024 Zach W. 0

Book Summary A glamorously splendid ship sails to New York with thousands of people aboard. One of the most modern ocean liners ever built, her […]

A white ship with a red and black funnel sails past small green islands.

Ocean Liners and Cruise Ships: What’s the Difference? 

February 26, 2024 Zach W. 1

What’s the difference between an ocean liner and a cruise ship? It’s a question I frequently hear, and one I recall getting a lot when […]

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The Captain’s Table: Overhauled and Refitted

February 19, 2024 Zach W. 0

Greetings everyone!  Over a decade ago, I started a blog called The Captain’s Table to tell the stories about the ships and people involved in […]

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