Falmouth Harbour

World Cruise Departure

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October 12th 2007
We departed Falmouth port to the sound of Rod Stewart singing "We are Sailing"; Falmouth is famous for its harbour; and, together with Carrick Roads, it forms the third deepest natural harbour in the world - and the deepest in Western Europe. The sea was calm and the harbour was very beautiful. There was a definite sense of excitement at the Sail Away Party as we set off on this huge adventure. ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more