January 2010

On sale: Fri, 1 Jan 2010

Stevenson Clark Datafile - The silver banders – A detailed look at Stevenson Clark, a company which once controlled a large fleet of colliers and is still trading today as a significant coastal shipping operator.

A very British liner - A look at Orient Line’s Orion, described at the time as a ‘quintessential modern British liner’.
Peter Newall

Mediterranean emphasis - The history of Thomson Cruises and a look at its ships past and present. Russell Plummer

Latin liners - A look at some of the British passenger liners that operated to South America in the 1960s.
Jim Shaw

Bad shepherds - An account of the events which allowed a pack of U-boats access to a vulnerable WWII convoy.
Malcolm Cooper

The need for speed - A profile of the RN’s class of fast pre-World War II designed Abdiel class minelayers.
Nick Hall

The Ships Monthly debate - New feature that gives readers an opportunity to express their views on topical subjects.

Waterfront - Pirates attack US bulker, world’s largest ship sold, Wightlink crews fail MCA drills.

Cruise extra - RCI’s record breaker introduced, Doulos bows out, new cruise ships for 2010 listed.

Cruise - News of Saga Ruby’s Manhattan mishap, Enchantment’s Mexican bump, HAL’s largest vessel floated out.

Ferry - Details of LD’s channel changes, Severn link planned, work resumes on new Harwich pair.
Russell Plummer

Naval - Latest Type 45 launched, RN prepares for cutbacks, HMS Scott goes to the Antarctic.
Gary Davies

Cargo - Salt carriers prepare for UK winter, Maersk cargo ships slow down to cut costs.

Newbuild - Platform supply vessel innovations, fresh designs for bulkers, new ship for Cobefret.
Jim Shaw

Ships pictorial - Featuring images of ships around the world, including the brand new Carnival Dream.