Nautilus survey confirms ‘poor social life at sea’ fears
There was once a famously mean British shipowner, who, when shown the plans of his new vessel, seized a pen from his naval architect and with a few strokes, inserted six of the officers’ cabins into the space denoted on the plan as “officers’ recreation room”. Continue reading- Cruise disaster could have larger lessons
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1. A group within a sector or industry, seeking to inspire the rest with its own enthusiasm and activity.
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