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Carnival’s New Mardi Gras Will Be Powered by LNG

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Rick SpilmanJune 26, 2019

Carnival Corporation is the world’s largest cruise line, operating over 100 ships across nine brands. Back in 1972, however, it owned only one ship, the TSS Mardi Gras, of 27,000 GRT and carrying roughly 1,000 passengers. Now, Carnival is building … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Carnival, LNG, Mardi Gras, Meyer Turku

Carnival’s First Ship — TSS Mardi Gras

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Rick SpilmanMarch 1, 2017

Today Carnival Corporation is the largest operator of cruise ships in the world with a combined fleet of over 100 vessels across 10 cruise line brands. Back in 1972, however, it owned exactly one ship, the RMS Empress of Canada, which … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Carnival, Empress of Canada, Mardi Gras
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