A usually large floatation device that carries passengers and cargo across the oceans, or up and down rivers. Its natural enemies are icebergs, German VIIB submarines or drunk Captains.
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Legal documents and formalities required to sail far out to sea/ocean?
I am a citizen of India who wants to travel (using a commercial private ship) to a point in sea/ocean which isn't under control of a country. I presume I won't require a Visa. But, would I be allowed ...
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Looking for direct ship connection between Mainz and Lake Constance (Bodensee)
I would like to visit Kreuzlingen, Konstanz and the Napoleonmuseum. As they are all located at Lake Constance and I'm living in Mainz I think it's not a bad idea to spend some time and travel by ship. ...
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How can I cross the Atlantic by ship from Europe to New York? (I am not talking about luxury passenger cruise-ships.)
Suppose that:
I have both valid US & Schengen visas
I am a savvy backpacker with a preference for economical travel
I have no fixed schedule to meet. A longer travel time is even better.
Any ...
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Greece to Africa by ship?
Using Google Maps, I can't see any connections between Crete and Africa. In fact, I can't find any connections from Greece at all. Why is this?
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What are the practical implications for the flag of a ship?
International ships are often registered in a country quite far from the ships physical location. For example, this ship is registered in Liberia. Wikipedia describes the practice at its flag of ...
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Where can I find a cruise (and information about it) to the Bahamas or to the Caribbean?
My wife and I are going to be on the May 17 in New York city and we would like to take a cruise to the Bahamas or to the Caribbean, If you can recommend for a good site to search for a fair price and ...
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Exploring Steam Paddler wrecks in the Missisippi river?
I was reading a book when I was a kid about steam paddlers on the Mississippi, and a race between two boats from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. The story happened sometime between 1850 and 1900 as far as ...
