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Posted on 19 May 2013
By Jones, Hartlepool
Some photos of the area used for passengers on Days at Sea during the Portraits of the Past Cruise ending May 2013 being accessed from the stairs at the bow on Promenade deck usually closed off.( IT IS NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF POSTING THIS IF THIS WOODEN DECKED AREA IS STILL IN USE FOR PASSENGERS)
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By North, Huddersfield
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Posted on 16 May 2013
By Harry, Hastings
Tom ( waving),Dave, Cassie,Nicky,Steve J Cruise Director,Chloe, Laura,Jade,Dylan.Front Row - Tino and Craig.
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