Cruise ship beaches itself close to Fiji’s ‘Cast Away’ island following a storm
Minor Cruise Ship Accident Near Fiji’s Monuriki Island A small cruise ship recently struck a coral reef close to Monuriki Island in Fiji, a location famously featured in the Tom Hanks film “Cast Away.” The cruise company involved has now identified what may have led to the mishap. Blue Lagoon Cruises reported that the incident […]
Chula Vista tall ship ‘Bill of Rights’ avoids eviction by Blackstone
A cherished tall ship, facing eviction from its marina home of over a decade, has received a last-minute stay of execution from the large corporation that recently purchased its docking location. The 137-foot schooner, known as Bill of Rights, has been the prominent vessel in Chula Vista’s Safe Harbor Marina since 2013, where it has […]
First Western Cargo Ship Owned by France to Navigate Hormuz Strait
Merchant Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions A Western-owned merchant vessel has navigated the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the onset of the Iran conflict, prompting discussions about whether the ship’s owner paid a supposed $2 million “Tehran tax.” The Maltese-flagged container ship, Kribi, which is French-owned, departed from the […]
Cruise ship crew mistakenly reveals engagement prior to proposal
A proposal on a cruise ship took an unexpected turn when an attendant prematurely announced the engagement, catching the couple completely off guard. According to reports, Amanda Bratton, 46, was having dinner with her boyfriend, Gary Bratton, 43, when a waiter loudly congratulated them, declaring, “Congratulations on your engagement!” This moment surprised Amanda, who hadn’t […]
1,300-year-old piece of Viking ship discovered during underground excavation
Workers were surprised to uncover remnants from a Viking ship, dating back 1,300 years, while digging a drainage ditch in the Netherlands. According to reports, the crew was in the process of upgrading the sewage system in Wijk Vij Durstede when they spotted a wooden beam emerging from the sidewalk. Initially, it seemed like just […]
Father caring for young daughter aboard a luxury cruise ship
A family is navigating the unique experience of raising young children on a cruise ship. According to the staff of MSC Cruises, raising kids at sea is a mix of challenges and joys. “POV: You grew up on a cruise ship, so this is your walk home after a day at the beach,” shares Ben […]
Tommy Thompson, the explorer of the Ship of Gold, is released after spending a decade in prison.
After more than ten years in federal custody, deep-sea explorer Tommy Thompson has been released for refusing to reveal where a stash of gold coins from a historic shipwreck is located. The 73-year-old Thompson left a federal facility on Wednesday following a judge’s decision that suggested his continued imprisonment was no longer necessary. Thompson had […]
Regal Princess cruise ship suddenly alters its route to assist individuals in a stranded boat
Passengers aboard a cruise ship traveling from Texas to Mexico erupted in cheers as crew members rescued four individuals from a makeshift boat in the Gulf. This incident marks the second recent rescue by a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The Regal Princess was making its way from Galveston to Cozumel on February 23 when […]
Cruise ship rescues four people from sinking boat in the Gulf of Mexico
Cruise Ship Rescues Four from Distressed Boat Passengers aboard a cruise ship traveling from Texas to Mexico erupted in cheers as crew members successfully rescued four individuals from a makeshift boat in the Gulf. Reportedly, this marks the second time in a short span that a cruise ship in the Caribbean has executed a similar […]
17th-century ship reappears after winter storms at Studland Beach
17th-Century Shipwreck Discovered at Dorset Beach The remains of a ship from the 1600s have surfaced after recent winter storms impacted the coast of Britain. This particular ship was found at Studland Beach, which is located in Dorset along England’s southwest shore. Bournemouth University shared details about this discovery in a press release dated February […]