That Skinny Bridge

Northern Limits: Handsome Hamburg

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April 14th 2009
CS: Sat 4 April: Heavy fog outside all around the ship, visibility is likely to remain poor; we are in the North Sea! I found a German FM radio station playing easy listening music which maintained reception for a while. I’ve actually had very little joy from the short wave facility. The passage from Antwerp to the river mouth was short but completely hidden behind the grey fog and steely sea. W ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more