Shipping Today & Yesterday Magazine

09 December, 2025

Sea Breezes: Naval Focus: The latest news from the Royal Navy and from navies around the world Sea Breezes: Sail Review: Talking about ocean-going schooners once used for international commerce Sea Breezes: Superyachts: They’ll only ever be in your fantasy harbour but they’re very appealing! Sea Breezes: First trip: Recalling a youngster’s first voyage as a merchant seaman some 70 years ago Newbuild: Neoliner Origin: It’s the world’s largest wind-assist ro-ro ship, and we’ve checked it out in detail Tech:Wind-assist: We explain the wind power systems that ship operators are fast buying into Forgotten fleet: Sobelmar: Part Russian-owned, Sobelmar Antwerp was in business for 30 years until 2015 Picture: Norwegian Prima: A single memorable image that says more than a thousand words ever can Liner: Reina del Mar: Her name meant Queen of the Sea, but she had a short, financially troubled life People Captain: David Snider: The long serving Ice Navigator tells us about his work in Canada’s arctic waters Battleships: Our top 10: We take a look back at the battleship era and highlight the gamechangers Port of Call: Lisbon: Built on the Tagus River in Portugal, Porto de Lisboa is a key Atlantic hub Dock delights: Tyne: Ten ships of various sizes and purposes that have called into the North East Galleon: Golden Hinde: A replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship celebrates its 30 years in Southwark