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SUMMARY:THE ORIGINAL CHELSEA PIERS - NEW YORK'S MARITIME GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL Presented by William Roka
DESCRIPTION:Today the lonely iron arch of Pier 54 is an often-ignored reminder of what was New York’s Grand Central Terminal of the Hudson River waterfront\, the original Chelsea Piers complex that extended from Little 12th Street to 23rd Street that saw millions of immigrants and some of the wealthiest people in the world brought to New York City by ocean liners to this docking on the Hudson. But how did it work? Thousands of passengers and pieces of luggage\, supplies\, mail\, and cargo had to be loaded and unloaded. How did the ships prepare to depart or dock\, and what did the passengers experience as they departed for or returned from their voyages overseas? This illustrated presentation will explore this extraordinary period of New York’s waterfront\, now nearly forgotten and unknown. \nWilliam Roka is the Director of Programs at Village Preservation. He is also an independent historian and writer. His research\, presented at conferences in the United Kingdom\, Argentina\, Australia\, and across the United States\, has focused on the history of travel and ocean liners in the early 20th century. William is also a WSS-PONY Branch Board member.
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-original-chelsea-piers-new-yorks-maritime-grand-central-terminal-presented-by-william-roka/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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SUMMARY:YARMOUTH CASTLE BURNING***ENCORE ZOOM PRESENTATION*** Presented by Erik Takakjian
DESCRIPTION:Of 552 people aboard for a weekend roundtrip between Miami and Nassau\, on November 13\, 1965\, a total of 94 would perish when the cruise liner SS YARMOUTH CASTLE caught fire and sank near Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Although the survival of over 450 people from the inferno was nothing short of a miracle\, this tragedy marks the deadliest passenger ship disaster off the coast of the United States since the burning of the liner SS MORRO CASTLE off New Jersey in 1934. \nIn his presentation\, Eric will review details of the tragedy and the subsequent accident investigation that eventually changed U.S. and international standards for the construction and operations of passenger ships\, and what became of the Yarmouth Steamship Company and its leadership. \nEric Takakjian is the master of the CHINCOTEAGUE\, a 504-foot\, oceangoing articulated tug and barge engaged in the coastwide petroleum transportation trade. He has been sailing ships and oceangoing tugboats to various corners of the world since 1978. Eric and his wife\, Lori\, owned and operated the oceanographic research vessel QUEST for 17 years\, conducting oceanographic and shipwreck research in the northeastern United States. He has conducted extensive historical research on the naval history of the region. A diver since 1972 and an avid shipwreck diver since 1975\, he has been a National Fellow of the Explorers Club since 1997. Eric also has been a member of the Steamship Historical Society of America since 1989\, now serving on its board of directors. \nIf you missed Eric’s presentation at our November virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing at 10:00 AM (ET) on Saturday\, January 10\, 2026.
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/yarmouth-castle-burningencore-zoom-presentation-presented-by-erik-takakjian/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T150000
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SUMMARY:PONY BRANCH 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY
DESCRIPTION:On a cold Sunday\, December 28\, 2025\, a festive group of 39 PONY Branch members and guests gathered to celebrate the holiday season at the Tony’s Di Napoli Italian Restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Those attending savored a four-course family-style lunch featuring salad\, two pastas\, chicken parmesan\, and a selection of delicious desserts including cheesecake\, cannoli and tiramisu. The three-hour event afforded ample opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of friends old and new\, to reflect on recent cruises and the many PONY Branch events enjoyed over the past year\, and to share plans for the new year. Photos from the party can be viewed HERE. Photos from this and other past events can also be found on our Facebook Page. (Photo credit: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/pony-branch-holiday-party-at-tonys-di-napoli/
LOCATION:Tony’s Di Napoli\, 1081 Third Avenue (btw 62rd & 64th Streets)\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T113000
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SUMMARY:THE NEWEST CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE DESIGN INNOVATIONS***ENCORE ZOOM PRESENTATION*** Presented by Glenn Aprile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the innovative design and development journey of Carnival’s groundbreaking Excel Class ships. Explore the nostalgic charm and storytelling behind The Golden Jubilee lounge aboard Carnival Celebration\, and get a first glimpse at the exciting new features set to debut on Carnival Festivale in 2027\, including immersive music zones\, expanded family experiences\, and Carnival’s largest water park at sea. \nOur presenter\, Glenn Aprile\, is Assistant VP\, Brand Experience and Product Development\, responsible for the development of marketable product offerings that enhance the guest experience on Carnival’s ships and port destinations. Glenn played a pivotal role in the master planning and guest experience development of Carnival’s largest and most innovative new builds including the Carnival Excel Class and Carnival’s new\, exclusive destination on Grand Bahama Island\, Celebration Key. Glenn has earned a reputation for his extensive knowledge of the industry by virtue of his experience cruising on or visiting over 140 different cruise ships across more than 30 different brands in addition to his years of work in the commercial and operational aspects of the business. Glenn’s passion for cruise ships began early. He joined the World Ship Society – Port of New York Branch at the age of 13! \nIf you missed Glenn’s presentation at our October virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing at 10:00 AM (ET) on Saturday\, December 13\, 2025. \n(Photo: Carnival Cruise Line)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-newest-carnival-cruise-line-design-innovationsencore-zoom-presentation-presented-by-glenn-aprile/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T200000
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SUMMARY:YARMOUTH CASTLE BURNING Presented by Erik Takakjian
DESCRIPTION:Of 552 people aboard for a weekend roundtrip between Miami and Nassau\, on November 13\, 1965\, a total of 94 would perish when the cruise liner SS YARMOUTH CASTLE caught fire and sank near Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Although the survival of over 450 people from the inferno was nothing short of a miracle\, this tragedy marks the deadliest passenger ship disaster off the coast of the United States since the burning of the liner SS MORRO CASTLE off New Jersey in 1934. \nIn his presentation\, Eric will review details of the tragedy and the subsequent accident investigation that eventually changed U.S. and international standards for the construction and operations of passenger ships\, and what became of the Yarmouth Steamship Company and its leadership. \nEric Takakjian is the master of the CHINCOTEAGUE\, a 504-foot\, oceangoing articulated tug and barge engaged in the coastwide petroleum transportation trade. He has been sailing ships and oceangoing tugboats to various corners of the world since 1978. Eric and his wife\, Lori\, owned and operated the oceanographic research vessel QUEST for 17 years\, conducting oceanographic and shipwreck research in the northeastern United States. He has conducted extensive historical research on the naval history of the region. A diver since 1972 and an avid shipwreck diver since 1975\, he has been a National Fellow of the Explorers Club since 1997. Eric also has been a member of the Steamship Historical Society of America since 1989\, now serving on its board of directors.
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/yarmouth-castle-burning-presented-by-erik-takakjian/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T140000
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SUMMARY:CARNIVAL VENEZIA TOUR & LUNCH
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\, PONY Branch members and friends traveled to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal for a guided tour and lunch onboard the CARNIVAL VENEZIA as guests of Carnival Cruise Line. (This was the second time Carnival has hosted the PONY Branch onboard the VENEZIA as additional members had an opportunity to visit the ship in September 2024.) Originally built in 2019 as COSTA VENEZIA to serve the Chinese market for Costa Cruises\, the 135\,225 GT\, 4\,208 passenger\, Venice-class ship was transferred to Carnival in 2023 after a refit in Spain. Now branded by Carnival as “Fun Italian Style\,” she still retains Venetian-themed décor and Costa funnel colors. \nThe first stop on our tour was the impressive Piazza San Marco atrium which features a replica of the Column San Marco topped with a golden Lion of Venice statue. We were then escorted to the bridge where we were warmly welcomed by the ship’s master\, Captain Claudio Cupisiti. After a friendly question and answer session and group photo with the captain\, we proceeded to the ship’s main theater\, the Teatro Rosso\, for an opportunity to view the theater’s elegant décor from the stage. Our next stop was the unique main dining room\, the Canal Grande Restaurant\, which features an actual Venetian gondola dramatically lit from below under a replica Rialto Bridge. This was followed by lunch at several informal dining venues and the Lido Marketplace buffet where a seating area overlooking the adjacent Lido Pool had been reserved for our group. After the leisurely lunch\, those attending had ample time to explore the ship’s public spaces before disembarking prior to her departure on a 12-night repositioning cruise to Port Canaveral\, Florida\, via the southern Caribbean. \nThe World Ship Society – PONY Branch would like to extend our sincere thanks to Carnival Cruise Line\, Captain Claudio Cupisti\, Peter from Guest Services\, Marco from Shoreside Services and our group’s Carnival photographer for welcoming us onboard the CARNIVAL VENEZIA. \n(Photo Credit: Carnival Cruise Line)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/carnival-venezia-tour-lunch/
LOCATION:Manhattan Cruise Terminal\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
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SUMMARY:THE NEWEST CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE DESIGN INNOVATIONS Presented by Glenn Aprile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the innovative design and development journey of Carnival’s groundbreaking Excel Class ships. Explore the nostalgic charm and storytelling behind The Golden Jubilee lounge aboard Carnival Celebration\, and get a first glimpse at the exciting new features set to debut on Carnival Festivale in 2027\, including immersive music zones\, expanded family experiences\, and Carnival’s largest water park at sea. \nOur presenter\, Glenn Aprile\, is Assistant VP\, Brand Experience and Product Development\, responsible for the development of marketable product offerings that enhance the guest experience on Carnival’s ships and port destinations. Glenn played a pivotal role in the master planning and guest experience development of Carnival’s largest and most innovative new builds including the Carnival Excel Class and Carnival’s new\, exclusive destination on Grand Bahama Island\, Celebration Key. Glenn has earned a reputation for his extensive knowledge of the industry by virtue of his experience cruising on or visiting over 140 different cruise ships across more than 30 different brands in addition to his years of work in the commercial and operational aspects of the business. Glenn’s passion for cruise ships began early. He joined the World Ship Society – Port of New York Branch at the age of 13! \n(Photo: Carnival Cruise Line)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-newest-carnival-cruise-line-design-innovations-presented-by-glenn-aprile/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
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SUMMARY:WSS-PONY Branch 60th Anniversary Cruise on CELEBRITY SUMMIT from Ft. Lauderdale\, FL
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOn October 13\, 2025\, PONY Branch members and friends will set sail on our 60th Anniversary Cruise on CELEBRITY SUMMIT out of Ft. Lauderdale\, Florida. This 5-night voyage will include port calls at Key West\, FL\, and Nassau\, Bahamas\, and will feature special group events.  \n(Photo: Stuart Gewirtzman) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/wss-pony-branch-60th-anniversary-cruise-on-celebrity-summit-from-ft-lauderdale-fl/
LOCATION:Ft. Lauderdale\, FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250918T170818Z
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SUMMARY:PAST AND FUTURE OF NUCLEAR SHIP SAVANNAH***ENCORE ZOOM PRESENTATION*** Presented by Erhard W. Koehler
DESCRIPTION:Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH is the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship\, built at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden\, NJ\, under President Eisenhower’s Atoms for Peace Program. Throughout its operation\, the ship called in New Jersey\, while Hoboken served as its home base. As responsible stewards of a National Historic Landmark\, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) worked to minimize adverse effects during the decommissioning process and were able to save key elements of the nuclear power plant and even improve the ship in the process. When the decommissioning process is complete (anticipated 2026)\, the ship will be available for preservation. This program will highlight the history of the ship\, how the decommissioning process improved the ship\, and what must be done before SAVANNAH enters its next act. \nErhard Koehler is a graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College with a degree in Naval Architecture. He first worked as a structural and field-support engineer with the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Soon after he joined MARAD’s Office of Ship Operations in Washington\, DC. An avid amateur maritime historian\, in 1992\, Erhard enthusiastically jumped at the opportunity to oversee SAVANNAH’s return to MARAD custody from the Patriot’s Point Naval and Maritime Museum and her subsequent 1994 drydocking and relocation to the agency’s reserve fleet site near Newport News\, Virginia. Erhard remained with the ship as a project engineer and member of the licensee organization during its protective storage period. In 2004\, he advanced to the agency’s senior SAVANNAH management positions and is responsible for all SAVANNAH program activities\, operations\, maintenance\, repair\, custody and preservation. \nIf you missed Erhard’s presentation at our September virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing at 10:00 AM (ET) on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025. \n(Image: Pat Dacey collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/past-and-future-of-nuclear-ship-savannahencore-zoom-presentation-presented-by-erhard-w-koehler/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
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SUMMARY:PAST AND FUTURE OF NUCLEAR SHIP SAVANNAH Presented by Erhard W. Koehler
DESCRIPTION:Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH is the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship\, built at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden\, NJ\, under President Eisenhower’s Atoms for Peace Program. Throughout its operation\, the ship called in New Jersey\, while Hoboken served as its home base. As responsible stewards of a National Historic Landmark\, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) worked to minimize adverse effects during the decommissioning process and were able to save key elements of the nuclear power plant and even improve the ship in the process. When the decommissioning process is complete (anticipated 2026)\, the ship will be available for preservation. This program will highlight the history of the ship\, how the decommissioning process improved the ship\, and what must be done before SAVANNAH enters its next act. \nErhard Koehler is a graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College with a degree in Naval Architecture. He first worked as a structural and field-support engineer with the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Soon after he joined MARAD’s Office of Ship Operations in Washington\, DC. An avid amateur maritime historian\, in 1992\, Erhard enthusiastically jumped at the opportunity to oversee SAVANNAH’s return to MARAD custody from the Patriot’s Point Naval and Maritime Museum and her subsequent 1994 drydocking and relocation to the agency’s reserve fleet site near Newport News\, Virginia. Erhard remained with the ship as a project engineer and member of the licensee organization during its protective storage period. In 2004\, he advanced to the agency’s senior SAVANNAH management positions and is responsible for all SAVANNAH program activities\, operations\, maintenance\, repair\, custody and preservation. \n(Image: Pat Dacey collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/past-and-future-of-nuclear-ship-savannah-presented-by-erhard-w-koehler/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T113000
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SUMMARY:FAREWELL MARCO POLO ***ENCORE PRESENTATION***Presented by David Trevor-Jones
DESCRIPTION:Cruise & Maritime Voyages fell victim to the pandemic in June 2020.  Its eclectic fleet of classic cruise ships including the venerable MARCO POLO\, formerly the Soviet ALEXANDER PUSHKIN\, was arrested and later auctioned by the UK Admiralty Marshall.  MARCO POLO languished in lay-up at Avonmouth\, the port of Bristol\, until November that year.  David Trevor-Jones gained privileged access and was the last ship enthusiast/photographer allowed on board and was also on the dockside to watch her sail.  This is his story of how that happened and what he saw. \nIn Spring 1966 David Trevor-Jones was with his father on an excursion boat trip round Southampton Docks at the peak of the British seamen’s strike. A sudden squall drove the boat to seek shelter in the lee of the QUEEN MARY. David reached out and plucked a flake of paint from the liner’s hull. He was hooked as a ship-enthusiast for life! A family cruise on the new MIKHAIL LERMONTOV in 1973 sparked his fascination with the Soviet “author” liners. Now Dorset WSS Vice-Chairperson and program organizer of the Ocean Liner Society\, David has written about and lectured on the Soviet class of “author” ships and their key role in the UK cruise market. \nIf you missed David’s presentation at our June virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, August 30\, 2025. \n(Image: David Trevor-Jones)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/farewell-marco-polo-encore-presentationpresented-by-david-trevor-jones/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T113000
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SUMMARY:A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF P&O CRUISES ***ENCORE PRESENTATION***Presented by Chris Frame
DESCRIPTION:2025 is a year of change for P&O Cruises\, with its long-established Australian brand closing ending a long line of P&O voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. But where did it all start? P&O Cruises’ heritage can be traced back to the dawn of passenger shipping when Arthur Anderson and Brodie McGhie Willcox formed a shipping company to service the Iberian Peninsula. From the dawn of steam engines to service in two world wars\, to becoming a leading cruise line\, this program takes a fascinating look back at the heritage of P&O. \nChris Frame is an internationally renowned Australian maritime history author who has been fascinated by ocean liners since his first voyage on Cunard’s QE2 as a boy\, and since 2008 Chris has been a regular lecturer aboard Cunard’s ships. He has published 18 maritime history books alongside co-author Rachelle Cross. Today Chris is host of the popular YouTube channel “Cruise News and Ship History” which has attracted over 12 million video views. Chris is a regular maritime history commentator for documentaries and news organizations worldwide\, including ABC\, CNN\, BBC\, and Sky News. \nIf you missed Chris’ presentation at our May virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, July 12\, 2025. \n(Image: Chris Frame)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/a-photographic-history-of-po-cruises-encore-presentationpresented-by-chris-frame/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T183000
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SUMMARY:FAREWELL MARCO POLO Presented by David Trevor-Jones
DESCRIPTION:Cruise & Maritime Voyages fell victim to the pandemic in June 2020.  Its eclectic fleet of classic cruise ships including the venerable MARCO POLO\, formerly the Soviet ALEXANDER PUSHKIN\, was arrested and later auctioned by the UK Admiralty Marshall.  MARCO POLO languished in lay-up at Avonmouth\, the port of Bristol\, until November that year.  David Trevor-Jones gained privileged access and was the last ship enthusiast/photographer allowed on board and was also on the dockside to watch her sail.  This is his story of how that happened and what he saw. \nIn Spring 1966 David Trevor-Jones was with his father on an excursion boat trip round Southampton Docks at the peak of the British seamen’s strike. A sudden squall drove the boat to seek shelter in the lee of the QUEEN MARY. David reached out and plucked a flake of paint from the liner’s hull. He was hooked as a ship-enthusiast for life! A family cruise on the new MIKHAIL LERMONTOV in 1973 sparked his fascination with the Soviet “author” liners. Now Dorset WSS Vice-Chairperson and program organizer of the Ocean Liner Society\, David has written about and lectured on the Soviet class of “author” ships and their key role in the UK cruise market. \n(Image: David Trevor-Jones)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/farewell-marco-polo-presented-by-david-trevor-jones/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
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SUMMARY:GUIDED TOUR OF THE MARITIME CITY EXHIBIT AT THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 21\, 2025\, twenty-five PONY Branch members and guests enjoyed a private tour of the South Street Seaport Museum’s new exhibition\, Maritime City\, in the historic 1868 A.A. Thomson & Co. warehouse. Martina Caruso\, the Museum’s Director of Collections and Exhibitions\, led the tour of the extensive three-floor exhibition\, which features 540 objects from the museum’s collections and archives deliberately-selected to underscore how New York City’s identity as a global capital of culture and finance is rooted in its origins as a seaport. A highlight for many was the newly restored\, 22-foot-long builder model of RMS QUEEN MARY that was displayed for decades in the ticketing hall of the Cunard Building at 25 Broadway. After the tour\, many of those attending enjoyed a waterside lunch at the Cobble Fish restaurant on nearby Pier 16. \n(Photo: Denise Dacey)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/guided-tour-of-the-maritime-city-exhibit-at-the-south-street-seaport-museum/
LOCATION:South Street Seaport Museum (A.A. Thomson & Co. Building)\, 213-215 Water Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250521T015611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T015611Z
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SUMMARY:TOWING THE SS UNITED STATES TO MOBILE\, ALABAMA ***ENCORE PRESENTATION***Presented by Capt. Mike Vinik
DESCRIPTION:Captain Mike Vinik\, owner of the New Jersey-based tugboat company\, Vinik Marine\, captained the tugboat VINIK NO.6 on a 10-day journey from Philadelphia\, PA\, down the east coast and around the coast of Florida to safely deliver the historic vessel SS UNITED STATES to its new temporary home in Mobile\, Alabama. The WSS-PONY Branch is pleased to welcome Captain Vinik as he provides his firsthand account of the historic 1\,855-mile trip with his dedicated crew of seven using the now famous VINIK NO.6\, and a half mile long 2¼-in diameter steel cable. From their departure on February 19\, 2025 until their arrival on March 3\, 2025\, the tow continued 24/7 and included a spate of bad weather conditions off Cape Hatteras\, North Carolina. \nCaptain Vinik attended the Marine Academy of Science and Technology in New Jersey and later graduated from the New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in 2003. Just over a year later\, he took a bold step by purchasing his first tugboat that was in “pretty bad shape [and then] spent 10 months getting it back up and running again.” Mike has never looked back. \nIf you missed Captain Vinik’s presentation at our April virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, June 14\, 2025. \n(Photo: Capt. Mike Vinik)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/towing-the-ss-united-states-to-mobile-alabama-encore-presentationpresented-by-capt-mike-vinik/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250506T193353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T193353Z
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SUMMARY:A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF P&O CRUISES Presented by Chris Frame
DESCRIPTION:2025 is a year of change for P&O Cruises\, with its long-established Australian brand closing ending a long line of P&O voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. But where did it all start? P&O Cruises’ heritage can be traced back to the dawn of passenger shipping when Arthur Anderson and Brodie McGhie Willcox formed a shipping company to service the Iberian Peninsula. From the dawn of steam engines to service in two world wars\, to becoming a leading cruise line\, we will take a fascinating look back at the heritage of P&O. \nChris Frame is an internationally renowned Australian maritime history author who has been fascinated by ocean liners since his first voyage on Cunard’s QE2 as a boy\, and since 2008 Chris has been a regular lecturer aboard Cunard’s ships. He has published 18 maritime history books alongside co-author Rachelle Cross. Today Chris is host of the popular YouTube channel “Cruise News and Ship History” which has attracted over 12 million video views. Chris is a regular maritime history commentator for documentaries and news organizations worldwide\, including ABC\, CNN\, BBC\, and Sky News. \nPlease note that this month our virtual membership meeting will take place on a Thursday evening. \n(Image: Chris Frame)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/a-photographic-history-of-po-cruises-presented-by-chris-frame/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250401T175253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T172916Z
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SUMMARY:SHIP SPOTTING HARBOR CRUISE WITH LUNCH
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 20\, 2025\, 14 PONY Branch members and guests embarked on Sea Scout Ship 228’s historic 1953 Higgins T-Boat\, SEA DART II\, to view four cruise ships in port that day. Departing from the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island under sunny skies\, we first headed to the Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne\, NJ\, to view CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE before continuing up the Hudson (North) River to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal where NORWEGIAN GETAWAY and VIKING NEPTUNE were berthed. Next stop was the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal for a close look at MSC MERAVIGLIA as she set sail for the Bahamas. We were then treated to a view of the GETAWAY AND SILHOUETTE\, both Bermuda-bound\, passing each other sailing in opposite directions as the NCL ship headed out to sea while the Celebrity ship headed upriver to give guests a view of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline. Numerous ferries and harbor craft added to the spectacle of a busy day in New York harbor. \n(Photo: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/ship-spotting-harbor-cruise-with-lunch/
LOCATION:Pier 1\, St. George\, Staten Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250421T144006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T144006Z
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SUMMARY:THE STORIED LIFE AND TIMES OF THE SEA CLOUD ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Peter Knego
DESCRIPTION:In Peter Knego’s premier SEA CLOUD presentation\, Peter will recall the career of the legendary ship\, which was built as Marjorie Merriweather-Post and E.F. Hutton’s private yacht HUSSAR V in 1931.  The SEA CLOUD went on to serve in World War II.  Following\, the SEA CLOUD became the state yacht for the Dominican Republic Dictator and his playboy son.  She later fell into neglect and disrepair but was completely and stunningly restored with additional accommodations into what she is now\, in the presenter’s opinion\, the world’s most beautiful cruise ship.  Peter will also share images of the SEA CLOUD’s original interiors through the years and will show what the ship is like today. \nPeter Knego is an ocean liner historian\, journalist\, photographer\, videographer\, blogger and lecturer.  With a life-long passion for mid-century modern ocean liners and the treasures that filled them\, during nine trips to India\, Peter salvaged container loads of materials from a number of ocean liners in the throes of scrapping on the beaches of Alang and simultaneously took the opportunity to record their “last breaths” in two documentary series: “The World’s Passenger Fleet” and “On the Road to Alang.”  Just a few months ago\, Peter treated PONY Branch members and friends to a tour of his southern California home turned mid-century modern ocean liner which was created using salvaged ocean liner artifacts.  His home has been featured in The New York Times and elsewhere.  Peter is a recipient of the SSHSA Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement in ship preservation.  Ever busy\, Peter also operates the website MidShipCentury.com which offers up artwork\, furniture and fittings from various ships scrapped at Alang. \nIf you missed Peter’s presentation at our March virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, May 10\, 2025. \n(Photo: Peter Knego collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-storied-life-and-times-of-the-sea-cloud-encore-presentation-presented-by-peter-knego/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250401T171402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T182256Z
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SUMMARY:GRAND & GLORIOUS: THE GREAT CUNARD LINE ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Bill Miller
DESCRIPTION:On its 185th anniversary\, former PONY Branch chairman Bill Miller will take us on a grand review of the Cunard Line\, quite possibly the most famous shipping company on all the seas. Few shipping lines have had the great history to match Cunard. Bill will begin just after the Second World War as Cunarders\, including the legendary QUEEN ELIZABETH and QUEEN MARY\, return from strenuous war duties\, and the Company assembles the biggest passenger ship fleet on the North Atlantic. They would have 14 liners at one point and carry as much as a quarter of all trans-ocean passengers. Bill will review the fleet\, revive the glamor and style of crossings\, from film stars to steamer trunks\, and take us from the likes of beloved MAURETANIA and CARONIA to the current QUEEN MARY 2 and the new QUEEN ANNE. \nThe whistles are sounding — all aboard on Cunard! \nCalled “Mr. Ocean Liner”\, William Miller is considered an international authority on the subjects of ocean liners and cruise ships. He has written over 100 books on the subject. Bill\, a world traveler with hundreds of sea voyages\, is a much sought-after presenter and blogger. He is also a career educator. Bill is a founding member of the WSS-PONY Branch. Bill was named Outstanding American Maritime Scholar in 1994 and received the U.S. Maritime Preservation Award and the Ocean Liner Council’s Silver Riband Award in 2004. Additionally\, Bill was the 2017 recipient of SSHSA’s Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement. \nIf you missed Bill’s presentation at our February virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, April 12\, 2025. \n(Photo: Bill Miller collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/grand-glorious-the-great-cunard-line-encore-presentation-presented-by-bill-miller/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250401T170336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T181531Z
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SUMMARY:TOWING THE SS UNITED STATES TO MOBILE\, ALABAMA Presented by Capt. Mike Vinik
DESCRIPTION:Captain Mike Vinik\, owner of the New Jersey-based tugboat company\, Vinik Marine\, captained the tugboat VINIK NO.6 on a 10-day journey from Philadelphia\, PA\, down the east coast and around the coast of Florida to safely deliver the historic vessel SS UNITED STATES to its new temporary home in Mobile\, Alabama. The WSS-PONY Branch is pleased to welcome Captain Vinik as he provides his firsthand account of the historic 1\,855-mile trip with his dedicated crew of seven using the now famous VINIK NO.6\, and a half mile long 2¼-in diameter steel cable. From their departure on February 19\, 2025 until their arrival on March 3\, 2025\, the tow continued 24/7 and included a spate of bad weather conditions off Cape Hatteras\, North Carolina. \nCaptain Vinik attended the Marine Academy of Science and Technology in New Jersey and later graduated from the New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in 2003. Just over a year later\, he took a bold step by purchasing his first tugboat that was in “pretty bad shape [and then] spent 10 months getting it back up and running again.” Mike has never looked back. \n(Photo: Capt. Mike Vinik)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/towing-the-ss-united-states-to-mobile-al-presented-by-capt-mike-vinik/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250311T184521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T185121Z
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SUMMARY:ALONG THE BURMA ROAD - A Tour Behind the Scenes of QUEEN ELIZABETH ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Alastair Greener
DESCRIPTION:ALONG THE BURMA ROAD looks behind the scenes and the logistics of a modern ship\, Cunard’s QUEEN ELIZABETH.  With more than 100 exclusive pictures\, Alastair will take the audience from one end of the ship to the other\, along the main crew working alleyway (which has the nickname “The Burma Road” on Cunard ships).  Alastair will share operational details from the food and beverage department\, as well as details about storage and waste disposal.  Additionally\, and of course\, what behind the scenes ship tour would be complete without visiting the engine control room\, bridge\, and the laundry. \nMaritime lecturer and former Cunard Entertainment Director\, Alastair Greener\, brings his passion for Cunard history to Cunard ship audiences as well as audiences throughout the UK.  Extensively researched\, his talks are packed with remarkable photos and numerous stories that bring Cunard’s fascinating history to life. \nIf you missed Alastair’s presentation at our January virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, March 29\, 2025. \n(Photo: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/along-the-burma-road-a-tour-behind-the-scenes-of-queen-elizabeth-encore-presentation-presented-by-alastair-greener/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250205T210333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T212153Z
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SUMMARY:THE STORIED LIFE AND TIMES OF THE SEA CLOUD Presented by Peter Knego
DESCRIPTION:In Peter Knego’s premier SEA CLOUD presentation\, Peter will recall the career of the legendary ship\, which was built as Marjorie Merriweather-Post and E.F. Hutton’s private yacht HUSSAR V in 1931.  The SEA CLOUD went on to serve in World War II.  Following\, the SEA CLOUD became the state yacht for the Dominican Republic Dictator and his playboy son.  She later fell into neglect and disrepair but was completely and stunningly restored with additional accommodations into what she is now\, in the presenter’s opinion\, the world’s most beautiful cruise ship.  Peter will also share images of the SEA CLOUD’s original interiors through the years and will show what the ship is like today. \nPeter Knego is an ocean liner historian\, journalist\, photographer\, videographer\, blogger and lecturer.  With a life-long passion for mid-century modern ocean liners and the treasures that filled them\, during nine trips to India\, Peter salvaged container loads of materials from a number of ocean liners in the throes of scrapping on the beaches of Alang and simultaneously took the opportunity to record their “last breaths” in two documentary series: “The World’s Passenger Fleet” and “On the Road to Alang.”  Just a few months ago\, Peter treated PONY Branch members and friends to a tour of his southern California home turned mid-century modern ocean liner which was created using salvaged ocean liner artifacts.  His home has been featured in The New York Times and elsewhere.  Peter is a recipient of the SSHSA Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement in ship preservation.  Ever busy\, Peter also operates the website MidShipCentury.com which offers up artwork\, furniture and fittings from various ships scrapped at Alang. \n(Photo: Peter Knego collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-storied-life-and-times-of-the-sea-cloud-presented-by-peter-knego/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250110T220245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T221230Z
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SUMMARY:GRAND & GLORIOUS: THE GREAT CUNARD LINE Presented by Bill Miller
DESCRIPTION:On its 185th anniversary\, former PONY Branch chairman Bill Miller will take us on a grand review of the Cunard Line\, quite possibly the most famous shipping company on all the seas. Few shipping lines have had the great history to match Cunard. Bill will begin just after the Second World War as Cunarders\, including the legendary QUEEN ELIZABETH and QUEEN MARY\, return from strenuous war duties\, and the Company assembles the biggest passenger ship fleet on the North Atlantic. They would have 14 liners at one point and carry as much as a quarter of all trans-ocean passengers. Bill will review the fleet\, revive the glamor and style of crossings\, from film stars to steamer trunks\, and take us from the likes of beloved MAURETANIA and CARONIA to the current QUEEN MARY 2 and the new QUEEN ANNE. \nThe whistles are sounding — all aboard on Cunard! \nCalled “Mr. Ocean Liner”\, William Miller is considered an international authority on the subjects of ocean liners and cruise ships. He has written over 100 books on the subject. Bill\, a world traveler with hundreds of sea voyages\, is a much sought-after presenter and blogger. He is also a career educator. Bill is a founding member of the WSS-PONY Branch. Bill was named Outstanding American Maritime Scholar in 1994 and received the U.S. Maritime Preservation Award and the Ocean Liner Council’s Silver Riband Award in 2004. Additionally\, Bill was the 2017 recipient of SSHSA’s Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement. \n(Photo: Bill Miller collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/grand-glorious-the-great-cunard-line-presented-by-bill-miller/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20250110T222641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T204640Z
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SUMMARY:DUTCH LINERS TO THE EAST INDIES ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Captain Albert Schoonderbeek
DESCRIPTION:The Kingdom of the Netherlands included colonies in the Far East from the 17th century onwards until 1948 when they became the Republic of Indonesia.  With the advent of steam\, the Dutch VOC (United (East) Indies Company) morphed into several companies such as the Netherland Line\, Rotterdam Lloyd\, and Royal Packet.  In the same way the British Empire had morphed the P&O\, Orient and B.I shipping companies. \nTo maintain a regular service to and from the mother country\, a large fleet was needed to sail like clockwork through the Suez Canal.  The inter-island fleet of Royal Packet (KPM) was even larger.  The heyday was the 1920’s and 30’s with ships such as JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT\, the DEMPO and BALOERAN\, and a brief resurrection after WWII with the MS ORANJE and MS WILLEM RUYS. \nDue to political reasons\, the fleets became smaller and smaller and eventually all companies were absorbed into Nedlloyd.  With containerization\, Nedlloyd eventually merged into Maersk Lines.  Apart from some office buildings in Amsterdam\, Rotterdam\, and the Far East\, there is not much left that reminds us of those days.  In the Netherlands those times are known as ‘Tempo Doeloe’ which is Indonesian for ‘The Good Times.’ \nCapt. Albert will condense this enormous fleet and the story of its worldwide reach into his presentation.  He will also provide insights into the rich Dutch Empire shipping history. \nCapt. Albert J. Schoonderbeek served with Holland America Line for 42 years; culminating in his appointment as the line’s Fleet Master. He writes and lectures frequently about Holland America Line and passenger ship history\, and he maintains a website and blog www.captainalbert.com.  In addition to authoring four books on the topic of Holland America Line\, he is also the co-author of HAL’s official 125-year company history. \nIf you missed Capt. Schoonderbeek’s presentation at our November virtual membership meeting or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, February 8\, 2025. \n(Photo: Capt. Schoonderbeek Collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/dutch-liners-to-the-far-east-encore-presentation-presented-by-captain-albert-schoonderbeek/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20241031T182327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T005312Z
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SUMMARY:ALONG THE BURMA ROAD - A Tour Behind the Scenes of QUEEN ELIZABETH Presented by Alastair Greener
DESCRIPTION:ALONG THE BURMA ROAD looks behind the scenes and the logistics of a modern ship\, Cunard’s QUEEN ELIZABETH.  With more than 100 exclusive pictures\, Alastair will take the audience from one end of the ship to the other\, along the main crew working alleyway (which has the nickname “The Burma Road” on Cunard ships).  Alastair will share operational details from the food and beverage department\, as well as details about storage and waste disposal.  Additionally\, and of course\, what behind the scenes ship tour would be complete without visiting the engine control room\, bridge\, and the laundry. \nMaritime lecturer and former Cunard Entertainment Director\, Alastair Greener\, brings his passion for Cunard history to Cunard ship audiences as well as audiences throughout the UK.  Extensively researched\, his talks are packed with remarkable photos and numerous stories that bring Cunard’s fascinating history to life. \n(Photo: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/along-the-burma-road-a-tour-behind-the-scenes-of-queen-elizabeth-presented-by-alastair-greener/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20241001T153622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T204120Z
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SUMMARY:PONY BRANCH 60TH ANNIVERSARY & HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:The year 2025 marks 60 years since the founding of the WSS-PONY Branch\, and 36 members and guests celebrated the anniversary\, and the holiday season\, on Sunday\, January 5\, 2025\, at the Churchill Tavern in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood. Those attending first enjoyed a three-course Sunday roast featuring such traditional English fare as roast beef\, yorkshire pudding and sticky toffee pudding. This was followed by an entertaining look back at the history of the PONY Branch presented by “Mr. Ocean Liner” (and founding member) Bill Miller. A free “everyone wins” ship collectables raffle concluded the afternoon’s festivities. Photos from the celebration can be viewed HERE. Photos from this and other past events can also be found on our Facebook Page. (Photo credit: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/pony-branch-60th-anniversary-holiday-party/
LOCATION:The Churchill Tavern\, 45 East 28th Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20241031T180611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T180611Z
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SUMMARY:ROYAL VIKING LINE - BEFORE AND BEYOND ***ENCORE PRESENTATION***Presented by Clive Harvey
DESCRIPTION:While the origins of Royal Viking Line can be traced back to 1967\, its true origins go back much further. Bergen Line\, the initial company behind what would become Royal Viking Line\, had made a name for itself by operating cruises during the inter-war years with the luxurious yacht-like vessels STELLA POLARIS and METEOR.  After World War II\, Bergen Line made a return to cruising operations using the 1931-built VENUS on winter cruises from Plymouth to Madeira and the Canary Islands and with the then new METEOR on cruises further afield. \nBergen Line looked to expand its cruising operations. The Line worked with Knud E. Hansen A/S on a cruise ship design with the intention to offer world-class cruising that was just that little bit more special than all other luxury ships at the time. Once the order had been placed\, Bergen Line was approached by two other Norwegian shipping companies\, Det Nordenfjelske and A F Klaveness\, and in 1970 they founded Royal Viking Line. \nRoyal Viking Line achieved all that Bergen Line had envisaged and probably more. Its first three ships ROYAL VIKING STAR\, ROYAL VIKING SKY\, and ROYAL VIKING SEA became synonymous with worldwide luxury cruising. Although the life of Royal Viking Line itself was not long\, it became legendary. The ships themselves led diverse careers though ending with companies that lavished care upon them and thus earning them legions more loyal followers. They sailed for almost 50 years\, yet even at the end they seemed to remain timeless. This is their story. \nClive Harvey has a lifelong love of ocean liners. He is a former longtime editor of Sea Lines magazine and has written numerous ocean liner related articles and books\, including R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth\, The Ultimate Ship. Clive currently resides in the UK and is the owner of a boutique B&B. \nIf you missed Clive’s presentation at our October virtual membership meeting or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, December 7\, 2024. \n(Photo: Clive Harvey collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/royal-viking-line-before-and-beyond-encore-presentationpresented-by-clive-harvey/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185800
CREATED:20241001T155804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T204712Z
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SUMMARY:DUTCH LINERS TO THE EAST INDIES Presented by Captain Albert Schoonderbeek
DESCRIPTION:The Kingdom of the Netherlands included colonies in the Far East from the 17th century onwards until 1948 when they became the Republic of Indonesia.  With the advent of steam\, the Dutch VOC (United (East) Indies Company) morphed into several companies such as the Netherland Line\, Rotterdam Lloyd\, and Royal Packet.  In the same way the British Empire had morphed the P&O\, Orient and B.I shipping companies. \nTo maintain a regular service to and from the mother country\, a large fleet was needed to sail like clockwork through the Suez Canal.  The inter-island fleet of Royal Packet (KPM) was even larger.  The heyday was the 1920’s and 30’s with ships such as JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT\, the DEMPO and BALOERAN\, and a brief resurrection after WWII with the MS ORANJE and MS WILLEM RUYS. \nDue to political reasons\, the fleets became smaller and smaller and eventually all companies were absorbed into Nedlloyd.  With containerization\, Nedlloyd eventually merged into Maersk Lines.  Apart from some office buildings in Amsterdam\, Rotterdam\, and the Far East\, there is not much left that reminds us of those days.  In the Netherlands those times are known as ‘Tempo Doeloe’ which is Indonesian for ‘The Good Times.’ \nCapt. Albert will condense this enormous fleet and the story of its worldwide reach into his presentation.  He will also provide insights into the rich Dutch Empire shipping history. \nCapt. Albert J. Schoonderbeek served with Holland America Line for 42 years; culminating in his appointment as the line’s Fleet Master. He writes and lectures frequently about Holland America Line and passenger ship history\, and he maintains a website and blog www.captainalbert.com.  In addition to authoring four books on the topic of Holland America Line\, he is also the co-author of HAL’s official 125-year company history. \n(Photo: Capt. Schoonderbeek Collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/dutch-liners-to-the-far-east-presented-by-captain-albert-schoonderbeek/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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SUMMARY:CARNIVAL RADIANCE 4-Nt Cruise From Long Beach\, CA\, Plus QUEEN MARY Pre-Cruise Activities
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nDuring the weekend of November 8-10\, 2024\, 17 PONY Branch members joined the Steamship Historical Society of America for their annual meeting\, this year held at the QUEEN MARY Hotel in Long Beach\, CA. In addition to exploring the fabled ocean liner\, attendees had the opportunity to view the ocean liner memorabilia collection of Dr. Nelson Arnstein at his home in Long Beach\, attend presentations on the SS ROTTERDAM (V) and the SSHSA archives and collections\, and attend a cocktail reception and gala dinner on Saturday evening featuring a presentation by Peter Knego on Maritime Modernism Afloat. On Sunday\, attendees were welcomed by Peter at his home in Oceanside for lunch and a tour of his extensive museum-quality collection of mid-century ocean liner furnishings and artwork\, acquired during numerous trips to ship breakers around the world. \nOn Monday\, 41 SSHSA and WSS-PONY Branch members\, family and friends embarked on a four-night cruise out of Long Beach aboard CARNIVAL RADIANCE (formerly the CARNIVAL VICTORY). Although a port call at Catalina Island was cancelled due to rough seas\, members did not lack for fun activities\, including a port call at Ensenada\, Mexico; a visit with Captain Eduardo Ferrone\, the ship’s Master\, on the bridge of the RADIANCE; a presentation on passenger-ship builder’s plates by Captain Terry Tilton\, U.S.N. (Ret); and two cocktail receptions hosted by SSHSA and Carnival. Our thanks to the SSHSA\, the QUEEN MARY Hotel\, and the crew of the CARNIVAL RADIANCE for a very enjoyable week in the company of fellow ship enthusiasts. \n(Photo: carnival-news.com) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/carnival-radiance-4-night-cruise-from-long-beach-ca-plus-queen-mary-pre-cruise-activities/
LOCATION:Long Beach\, CA
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SUMMARY:ROYAL VIKING LINE - BEFORE AND BEYONDPresented by Clive Harvey
DESCRIPTION:While the origins of Royal Viking Line can be traced back to 1967\, its true origins go back much further. Bergen Line\, the initial company behind what would become Royal Viking Line\, had made a name for itself by operating cruises during the inter-war years with the luxurious yacht-like vessels STELLA POLARIS and METEOR.  After World War II\, Bergen Line made a return to cruising operations using the 1931-built VENUS on winter cruises from Plymouth to Madeira and the Canary Islands and with the then new METEOR on cruises further afield. \nBergen Line looked to expand its cruising operations. The Line worked with Knud E. Hansen A/S on a cruise ship design with the intention to offer world-class cruising that was just that little bit more special than all other luxury ships at the time. Once the order had been placed\, Bergen Line was approached by two other Norwegian shipping companies\, Det Nordenfjelske and A F Klaveness\, and in 1970 they founded Royal Viking Line. \nRoyal Viking Line achieved all that Bergen Line had envisaged and probably more. Its first three ships ROYAL VIKING STAR\, ROYAL VIKING SKY\, and ROYAL VIKING SEA became synonymous with worldwide luxury cruising. Although the life of Royal Viking Line itself was not long\, it became legendary. The ships themselves led diverse careers though ending with companies that lavished care upon them and thus earning them legions more loyal followers. They sailed for almost 50 years\, yet even at the end they seemed to remain timeless. This is their story. \nClive Harvey has a lifelong love of ocean liners. He is a former longtime editor of Sea Lines magazine and has written numerous ocean liner related articles and books\, including R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth\, The Ultimate Ship. Clive currently resides in the UK and is the owner of a boutique B&B. \n(Photo: Clive Harvey collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/royal-viking-line-before-and-beyondpresented-by-clive-harvey/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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