German shipbuilder Meyer Werft is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its first cruise ship, the Homeric, a milestone that marked its entry into the cruise industry. On May 6, 1986, the Papenburg-based shipyard delivered the vessel to Home Lines, signaling a major strategic shift. Until then, Meyer Werft had focused primarily on ferries and gas tankers. The move into cruise ship construction was widely seen at the time as a significant risk. The…
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