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More Than a Cruise Port: Discovering Southampton’s Remarkable Maritime History
Mention Southampton to many people and one thing immediately comes to mind: cruise ships. The city is one of the world’s best-known cruise departure points, with millions of passengers passing through its terminals. But Southampton’s connection with the sea goes far deeper than today’s enormous passenger ships. For centuries, its location on the south coast […]
By Ratna Suryani November 1, 2025