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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1581, Peder Skram, Danish admiral and politician (born 1503) passed away. In 1916, Hans Maier, Dutch water polo player (died 2018) was born. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1933, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2013) was born. In 1983, Marie Serneholt, Swedish singer and dancer was born. In 1999, Jan Sloot, Dutch computer scientist and electronics technician (born 1945) passed away. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. In 2023, Milan Kundera, Czech-French writer (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘I’d never stepped foot on a ship’: Why this 27-year-old solo traveller gave into the cruise life
An all-inclusive cruise is the ultimate luxury experience for every type of traveller.
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Splash247
· Jul 10, 2026
How not to become a shipowner
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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· Jun 24, 2026
Giannis Skopelitis: Salt, steel and soul
Her grief was like something from a Homeric rhapsody. With three generations of ship captains in her life – husband, son and grandson – and hardened by a lifetime of fear and worry, 97-year-old Sofia was a rock in the face of the ultimate loss.
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· 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 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 []
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· Jun 30, 2026
Retired Teacher Reveals What It’s Like to Be a Resident on a Permanent Cruise: ‘This Is Home’
Sharon Lane walked CNN Travel through a typical day as a resident living on board the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship
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At 66, I’m living my best life: smoking fags, drinking cocktails – but missing the sea
Julie Burchill: I had the best times of my life at my pebbly paradise
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Related coverage for "‘I’d never stepped foot on a ship’: Why this 27-year-old solo traveller gave into the cruise life": Splash247 — How not to become a shipowner. Kathimerini — Giannis Skopelitis: Salt, steel and soul. Daily Mirror — Royal Caribbean cruise passenger dies during snorkelling trip on island. Euro Weekly News — I’m terrified of getting seasick. Am I being silly, or is it a real risk I should plan around?. People.com — Retired Teacher Reveals What It’s Like to Be a Resident on a Permanent Cruise: ‘This Is Home’. The i Paper — At 66, I’m living my best life: smoking fags, drinking cocktails – but missing the sea