Norwegian Jewel passing astern of Maersk Dover after departing Eastern Entrance on sunday. Weather a bit blustery so she and the Balmoral both departed by Eastern.
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Grand Princess photographed from the footbridge over the freight exit road as I trudged across to join Maersk Dover for my two weeks on, groog! She and her sister ship Star Princess (see below) are the largest cruise ships to visit Dover so far. The Carnival Splendour is due to arrive on her maiden voyage on July 10th and will then take that title. Personally, I find the lines of the Grand Princess rather attractive, with the distinctive disco across the stern. However, my fellow ETO referred to her as the "shopping trolley!"
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Star Princess photographed in 2005 with Saga Rose. The former had a serious fire a year or two ago when a conflagration on one of the balconies spread along the ships side. The latter had an unfortunate accident recently when a filipino crewman died from asphyxiation down a ballast tank.
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