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How a Boy's Dreams Came True
Writing is a lonely occupation but the research puts you in touch with some amazing people. For instance, on the maiden voyage of the QM2...
Paul Curtis
May 21, 20202 min read


Captain, Please Marry Me!
On every cruise, captains are inevitably asked by a passenger if they can marry them. Some say the whole idea is a nonsense based on...
Paul Curtis
May 21, 20202 min read


Crazy Passenger Problems!
Sea air can do crazy things to some people’s brains. Here six of the worst examples. 1. With the ship in port, one passenger arriving in...
Paul Curtis
May 21, 20202 min read


From a Queen to a University
Following on from the Stephen Payne story, here's the scene of the sinking of the QE in Hong Kong that spurred Stephen into action. Some...
Paul Curtis
May 21, 20201 min read
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