Weekend news

‘Red Kestrel’ Freight Ship Is Floated-off at Cammell Laird

In what can be considered as the picture of the week, a new £10m state-of-the-art freight ship was launched at Cammell Laird on this Tuesday, writes Craig Manning in an article published on the Wirral Globe.

About the Vessel

Red Kestrel, commissioned by the Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel, floated off with the tide from the Birkenhead shipyard’s slipway to its wet basin during the ceremony.

A flare was set off to start the vessel’s short journey.

What’s different about it?

Red Funnel’s first...

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Researchers Discover Wreck that Could Finally be Amelia Earhart Plane

The disappearance of famous pilot Amelia Earhart as she tried to circumnavigate the world in 1937 has obsessed many for years, with theories ranging from Earhart and her navigator dying on an island after they crashed in the ocean to being imprisoned by the Japanese military, reports the Vintage News.

The photo above is not the actual plane of Amelia Earhart. It is used to illustrate the story.

New Findings

Now a group of researchers say they’ve found a wreck off Buka Island, Papua New Guinea,...

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Revealed! The Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Cabins on the High Seas

According to Daily Mail, the most luxurious cruise ships on the high seas boast of butler service, crystal chandeliers, marble bathrooms, and grand pianos.

Adam Coulter, the managing editor of Cruise Critic, has revealed the most lavish cabins available to humanity, with one costing an eye-watering £4,600 a night. These swanky suites are often the first to go when cruise ship itineraries are released, as not only are they ultra-luxurious, but they ‘offer exclusive perks such as priority...

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How Do You Ship a 300 Million Year Old Tree Stump?

  • The fossil of a tree stump at the Museum of Natural History is destined for the Royal Ontario Museum’s new “Dawn of Life” gallery.
  • The museum has made highly-detailed molds of the stump from silicone rubber.
  • When the fossil is ready it will be sent to Ontario with a shipper specializing in moving museum goods.
  • Construction on the new gallery is set to start this year and is due to open in 2021.
  • This stump will be representing a more recent legacy of Don Reid, the man who found it.

The...

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A to Z Things To Remember On A Cruise Ship Holiday

Are you a tourist planning to book your first cruise or a seasoned cruiser? We have curated a list of A-Z things that passengers traveling on a cruise ship should be aware to help them get the most from their experience.

A is for ADVENTURE

Active travelers who love a challenge and have a passion for wilder, more remote landscapes should look for an expedition cruise. Top choices are Antarctica and the Galapagos, but these cruises also cater to more mainstream destinations. A is also for...

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India’s First Literature Festival on Ship, off Mumbai coast

Literature Festivals have become the norm of the day. Come late November and the world, especially India starts preparing for a literature extravaganza in every major city. It provides the much-needed space for the Union of authors, publishers and readers.  However, there’s one lit Fest which caught the imagination of the public this year. Not because of its line up of sessions but the venue – a cruise ship

What is it?

The newest addition to lit fests is India’s first sailing literature festival...

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