Ship of the Month: Britanina
The new P&O Cruises cruise ship Britannia, which made her debut in Southampton in March. Nicholas Leach
Dunkirk 75th Anniversary:
Dunkirk 75 years on - The famous 'Little Ships' will be playing a central role in the events to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Dynamo, Russell Plummer
The miracle of Dunkirk - In May 1940 338,226 British and French troops were evacuated from Dunkirk during the fall of France. This is the story of the week that saved Britain. Campbell McCutcheon
The Dunkirk paddlers - A look back at the role played by more than 20 paddle steamers during^he Dunkirk Evacuation in 1940, and spotlight on two survivors, Medway Queen and Princess Elizabeth. Russell Plummer
Features:
Warships at a glance - Silhouettes taken from a 1914 warships guide.
What happened to...A look at some British cargo ships which enjoyed
Second careers under foreign flags. Roy Fenton
Lauro Lines - History of the shipping empire of Italian shipping entrepreneur Achille Lauro. Jim Shaw
Maritime mosaic - Photographs taken at Dover and Calais, and in the Channel, of various ferries. Kevin Mitchell
Piracy in 21 st century - Piracy in the Indian Ocean and its challenge to shipping companies and navies. Nicholas Leach
Chartroom:
62 Ships mail - A selection of letters from readers.
63 Ships library - Reviews and details of new maritime books
64 Ports of call - Cruise ship calls around the UK in June. Edwin Wilmshurst
64 Mystery ship - Can you identify this month's mystery ship?
Regulars:
Naval - Successor submarine programme moves forward, Canada's troubled Victoria class subs, and HMAS Sydney departs. Gary Davies
Cargo - The cost of carrying cargo, another record- breaking container ship debuts at Felixstowe, and heavy lifters leave the SAL fleet. cover The new cruise ship Britannia makes her debut at Southampton on 6 March. Our behind-the-scenes feature can be found on pages 23 to 27. nicholas leach
Waterfront - Tallink sells two 1980s ferries, historic cargo ship off to breakers, MyFerryLink saga goes on, Carnival orders nine new cruise ships, and new dredger in the UK.
Ferry - Stena Superfast x named in Dublin, Condor Liberation finally in service, Loch Seaforth on Lewis route, and Queen Mary restoration plans. Russell Plummer
Cruise - Princess Danae withdrawn by Portuscale, calls to Tunisia cancelled after attacks, and Crystal Cruises sold to Genting. William Mayes
Tugs - New 'rugged' tug design from Sanmar, Svitzer purchase 'Twins' for UK service, and four new tugs for Oman. Jack Gaston
News features - Farewell to Stena Line's revolutionary HSS ferry, and a look at the tanker legacy of Jacob Stolt- Nielsen, who passed away in February.
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