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A rusty, decrepit ocean liner sits at a pier in the morning light.

The Last of the Liners: SS United States—Adrift in Time

July 14, 2025 Zach W. 2

For this first entry in “The Last of the Liners” series, it feels fitting to start with a ship that’s been making headlines a lot […]

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The Last Voyage of the Astoria

July 4, 2025 Zach W. 1

The infamous “Ship of Death” MV Astoria—the former MS Stockholm—has completed her final voyage. She arrived in Ghent, Belgium, at 6:30 pm for scrapping. It’s […]

A cruise ship with a black hull and single funnel sails towards a bridge.

Historic MV Astoria—the Former MS Stockholm—to Be Scrapped in Belgium

June 20, 2025 Zach W. 0

On June 17, 2025, MV Astoria—once MS Stockholm, infamous for her role in the Andrea Doria disaster—fetched €200,000 (about $230,000) at auction. The buyer, initially […]

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Historic MV Astoria Reportedly Auctioned Off for €200,000

June 18, 2025 Zach W. 0

It’s been reported that MV Astoria—the former MS Stockholm originally launched in 1946—was sold at auction for €200,000 (just under $230,000) yesterday. This is according […]

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Infamous “Ship of Death” MV Astoria Set for Auction

June 9, 2025 Zach W. 0

A legendary ship’s long and infamous career may finally be coming to an end. Just over a week ago, news broke that MV Astoria is […]

A picture of a white-hulled cruise ship with blue artwork. The name "Diamond Princess" is seen on the side.

Beloved Captain Michele Bartolomei Dies Suddenly Aboard Diamond Princess

May 19, 2025 Zach W. 0

Captain Michele Bartolomei, a beloved and respected cruise ship captain commanding Diamond Princess, suddenly passed away in the early morning of May 19, 2025. The […]

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Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc Hits the Brooklyn Bridge

May 18, 2025 Zach W. 0

Last night, May 17, 2025, tragedy struck when the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc hit New York’s Brooklyn Bridge just before 8:30 pm. Onlookers captured […]