No. 303 May 2015

May 2015

Front cover

P&O’s brand new 143,730gt cruise ship Britannia arriving at Southampton on 6th March.

Photo by Andrew Cooke

Contents

FREE – Cruise Ship Guide 2015 Supplement with this issue

Memorable Ships – Morro Castle and Oriente

Mediterranean Shipping Company – Giant containerships and luxury cruise ships

The Wild East of Seafaring – 15 months aboard the Seladang

Three Tramps & the Liner Trade – Clarkspey, Clarkforth and Highland

Through the eyes of the artist – The Scandinavians – Norway (Part One)

Port of Call – Shanghai

Forgotten Fleets – Stag Line

News Report – The latest news from around the world

Cruise News – CMV ship debuts, Kungsholm to return home?

Cruise Ships Ports of Call – Cruise ship calls around the UK in May 2015

Ferry News – Reprieve for last Steaker, New Hybrid for Calmac

Newbuild of the month – Britannia

Photo Gallery – Westhinder Anchorage and Sydney

Editor’s Mailbox – Readers’ Letters

Readers’ Corner – Unknown Ship

Book Reviews – Narrow Boat, Ferries 2015, Titanic and her Sisters, The Kent Coast