November 2008

On sale: Sat, 1 Nov 2008

Queen Elizabeth 2 bows out - A nostalgic farewell to the famous liner, as well as a look round her decks at some of the works of art which are going with her to Dubai.
Ted Scull and Peter Newall

Maritime mosaic - Readers? photo gallery showing a selection of classic cargo ships working around Europe.

Cruising Italian style - Tracing the history and development of Costa Cruises with details of its current cruise fleet.
Alan Moorhouse

Datafile - Hull in profile - WHALING TO TRADING - An in-depth look at the port of Hull, its history, operation, ferry services across the North Sea, and the old Humber ferries.

Japanese sea police - The Japanese Coast Guard celebrates 50 years.
Patrick Boniface

Far East thoroughbreds - The history of the Glasgow-based Glen Line.
Malcolm Cooper

Ferry - Hope for Rosyth-Zeebrugge route, Wight Light arrives home and tough times for operators.
Russell Plummer

Cruise - MSC continues to grow, RCI invade Europe and SeaEscape future in doubt.
Tony Davis

Naval - US Navy changes tack, Singapore?s Formidable class, and the misfiring Indian submarine.
Gary Davies

Cargo - Heavy-lifter at Immigham, and Maersk giants.
Roy Cressey

Preservation - Liberty ships, paddle tugs and historic gunboat.
Nick Hall

News and events - Special report on the ending of the North Sea ferry route linking the Tyne and Norway.