Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1693, John Ashby, English admiral (born 1640) passed away. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1807, Thomas Hawksley, English engineer and academic (died 1893) was born. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How not to become a shipowner
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks

The easiest part of becoming a shipowner is sounding like one. The hard part is paying for the ship as Sunil Kapoor details. Out of the blue, I got a call from someone I had known for many years — a senior figure at a prominent commodity trading company in Geneva. “Are you still active?
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Splash247
· Jul 2, 2026
DOF secures TotalEnergies FSO replacement contract
Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won a contract from TotalEnergies for the subsea construction, mooring, disconnection of an existing FSO, and connection of a replacement unit. The contract is for work in the Atlantic region and is part of the FSO Unity replacement project. The scope of work includes engineering, transportation and installation of
Euro Weekly News
· Jul 8, 2026
I’m terrified of getting seasick. Am I being silly, or is it a real risk I should plan around?
Ask the Officer: Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship’s officer “I really want to try cruising but I’m []
MS NOW
· Jul 8, 2026
Coast Guard shooed historic Pete Seeger ship from July 4th parade over banners
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater says the crew of its replica ship was ordered away from the procession in the very river it was created to protect. The post Coast Guard shooed historic Pete Seeger ship from July 4th parade over banners appeared first on MS NOW.
Daily Mirror
· Jun 29, 2026
Royal Caribbean cruise passenger dies during snorkelling trip on island
The passenger was traveling on board the cruise line's Star of the Seas ship, but on Thursday they disembarked the ship with their family to take part in an excursion which ended in tragedy
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· Jul 6, 2026
US Coast Guard orders ship out of July 4th parade
Footage shows the US Coast Guard and New York Police Department directing a vessel owned by environmental group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater out of New York Harbor's Sail4th 250 parade on July 4. The Coast Guard said the ship's banners violated the event's rules.
Latestly.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Why Did Turkey Deny Entry to an LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Carrying 2,000 Passengers?
A cruise ship carrying around 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and Broadway star Patti LuPone has been denied entry to Turkey after authorities said the event did not align with the country's 'social structure and moral values.'
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Related coverage for "How not to become a shipowner": Splash247 — DOF secures TotalEnergies FSO replacement contract. Euro Weekly News — I’m terrified of getting seasick. Am I being silly, or is it a real risk I should plan around?. MS NOW — Coast Guard shooed historic Pete Seeger ship from July 4th parade over banners. Daily Mirror — Royal Caribbean cruise passenger dies during snorkelling trip on island. CNN — US Coast Guard orders ship out of July 4th parade. Latestly.com — Why Did Turkey Deny Entry to an LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Carrying 2,000 Passengers?

