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Ruby Princess Cruise ship is set to launch on its maiden voyage in November of 2008 to cruise the Caribbean and then the Mediterranean.

There are a number of strange coincidences associated with the tragic maiden voyage of the Titanic. Was a mummy's curse the cause of her sinking?

History is Made at Night is the kind of romantic melodrama Hollywood pretty much patented in the years between the advent of sound and America's entry into World War II.

P&O Cruises' new superliner, launching April 2008, has attracted more bookings on its first day on sale than any other ship in the history of Carnival Corporation

As far as luxury accommodation goes there are few hotels can match the Queen Mary when it comes to evoking memories of first class travel in a vanished age.

The Vasa was to be the flagship of Sweden's C17th navy but stands repaired today in a Stockholm harbour museum a symbol of both military power and tragic incompetence.

The multiple award-winning composer/arranger/pianist Herbie Hancock continues to move fluidly between the classical and jazz worlds during his performance with Lang Lang.

While UB-65 was being constructed, inexplicable deadly incidents happened. No natural cause was found. Were these omens of impending doom?

The crew, the engineers, the passengers and the musicians on the ill-fated Titanic have special memorials dedicated to them in cities with a strong bond with the ship.

This fourth in a series of holiday mysteries by bestselling author, Mary Higgins Clark and her daughter Carol is light, fun, and full of surprises.

The first whistle designed for referees, The Acme Thunderer, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2009. It is still made and is still in worldwide use across many sports.

Henrietta Vinton Davis was an actor and leader that made an impression in the history of African Americans.

Elderly dogs and those suffering from arthritis or other mobility issues can be helped with a ramp for easier access on staircases.

Stockholm's museums cover a broad range of subjects, from art, history, Swedish culture, maritime history, and children's interest, to name but a few.

Items found at the underwater Titanic wreckage site are on display until Spring 2009 in a special exhibition at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia.

The doomed passengers aboard the R.M.S. Titanic likely didn't die hungry.

From the Great Western in 1838 to the 1960's steamships crossed the Atlantic with regularity.

The much-anticipated performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by music director Gustavo Dudamel, was a truly amazing event.

The Mayflower was followed by the Fortune, making the Little James and Anne third and fourth arrivals. Passengers included wives and children of men already at Plymouth.

Morgan Robertson wrote Futility fourteen years before the RMS Titanic sunk in the Atlantic Ocean. Many details in his book are eerily similar to the real-life tragedy.

The Republic of Ireland is renowned the world over for its hospitality but combined with a sense of history Cobh near Cork is a wonderful place for all lovers of the sea.

Garrett had two premonitions of the doomed airship and a warning from a dead captain. Later, the crew of the ill fated craft would communicate to reveal what happened.

This illustrious ship is now a luxurious hotel and museum and has its otherworldly residents. Some believe it is the most haunted vessel in the world....

Aboard the Lord Nelson and the Tenacious, disabled and able-bodied sail side by side on the world's only two square-rigged tall ships designed and built for the disabled.

Cheap airfare king Spirit Airlines has begun offering daily nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Cartagena, Colombia as part of a new campaign.

J.J. Abrams injects new life into the enduring science fiction franchise, fashioning the best Star Trek movie yet.

Visit Hampshire to inspect the only roadside restaurant mentioned in the Good Food Guide, dine at the White Star Tavern in Southampton and tour the Ringwood Brewery.

The crash of the Hindenburg in 1937 has been engrained into the human psyche for more than 60 years. Not all are fully aware of the true history of this disaster.

On April 10th 1912, the luxury liner Titanic left Southampton for the first and last time. The ship took three years to build but was sunk within days of its launch.

A hero of the Titanic was also a cowboy, gold prospector, a decorated naval officer and an amateur secret agent

The USS Constitution is the oldest vessel that has been in service in the US Navy since it was commissioned in 1798.

Halifax, rollicking with thousands of sailors and college students, has a somber side, too. She reverently keeps alive the memories of more than 1,500 Titanic victims.

From the creation of the United States in 1776 to the tragic sinking of the ship Titanic, many histories have been set to music and staged on Broadway.

The 80 minute cruise from Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware saves hours in drive time while providing an enjoyable and memorable experience for passengers.

Disney Dream, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, offers activities exclusively for adults, including the restaurant Palo, several entertainment venues, and a luxury spa.

Approaching the 97th anniversary of the infamous sinking of Titanic, review 85 years of movies and miniseries inspired by the maiden voyage of the "Unsinkable Ship."

Well-endowed with CGI special effects, J.J. Abrams' action-driven sci-fi adventure isn't the campy Star Trek dedicated Trekkers know, but, nonetheless, will love.

As the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking nears in 2012, Halifax's Maritime Museum adds Titanic artifacts. Two tiny brown shoes are some of the most heart-breaking.

Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Ward Kimball (March 4, 1914 - July 8, 2002).

The Queen Mary is an Art Deco luxury ocean liner that successfully completed 1001 transatlantic cruises before being docked permanently in Long Beach, California.

The Disney Dream, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line, keeps the focus on family cruising with activities and venues for children, tweens, teens, and adults.

The Cornish coast was the setting for one of the most courageous events in RNLI history, when a volunteer lifeboat crew battled against ferocious seas.

The 1894 schooner Ernestina (ex. Effie M. Morrissey) is the official sailing vessel of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The pride of the Kriegsmarine, the battleship Bismarck's only voyage saw great victory in the Battle of the Denmark Strait - and shattering defeat in the Bay of Biscay.

The 1914 Empress of Ireland sinking was no less tragic than that of the Titanic in 1912.

With money being tight for Americans right now, NCL will introduce their newest ship, Epic, to Caribbean waters in seven short months.

On May 29th, 1914, the Empress of Ireland departed from Quebec Harbor and collided with the Norwegian collier Storstad a few hours later on the St. Lawrence River.

James Cameron's Avatar arrives in theaters Dec. 18th, so it's a good time to take another look at his Oscar-winning blockbuster Titanic.