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Curses all to modern cruise lines for so aggregiously discarding the ships which brought them their success today and for becoming the corporate behemoths they all now are!
While the SS Monterrey will soon be a memory, the SS Norway is not. Let's fight to prevent this ship from joining this dreadful fate.
quote:Originally posted by Ernst:Why do you believe that it is more feasible to safe the Norway than the Monterey?It is sad enough to see these fine ships being scrapped - this charade does not make it better.
I think he is another kid who doesn't understand the realities of how this business is run...
Joe at TravelPage.com
I am startled that the wheel had the "left and right" markings. Is it not obvious?
quote:Originally posted by Cambodge:I am startled that the wheel had the "left and right" markings. Is it not obvious?
This was a safety requirement to eliminate any chance of confusion.
It really doesn't matter much however as there are fewer and fewer US built and flagged ships and traditional helms as well are disappearing from modern vessels being replaced with joysticks.
Sadder and sadder I am afraid.
[ 02-13-2007: Message edited by: Marlowe ]
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