In episode 30, Chris answers a listener question about Maritime History and the 1882 sinking and incredible re-floating of ss Austral in Sydney Harbour, followed by the latest cruise news.
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Image: ss Austral, Sydney – Credit: National Library of Australia.
Maritime History
ss Austral was accidentally sank in Neutral Bay, Sydney harbour in 1882 and re-floated before returning to Scotland.
Cruise News
Carnival Sensation rescues 24 people of the coast of Florida.
Royal Caribbean announces Quantum, Ovation and Seranade to homport in Australia in 2021/22 season.
Princess fast track the transfer of Golden & Star Princess to P&O Cruises (AU)
Star Clipper will no longer be based in Asia year round, returning to the Med in Mar 2022
Holland America Line allocated six ships to Alaska in 2021
Seabourn announce Ventures first season to be in Norway
Swan Hellenic orders third Vega class expedition ship
MSC Shoreside to include new advanced air filtration UV-C technology
Uniworld river cruises contracts ACT Cleancoat across its fleet.
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