Floating Paradise Lost: Chasing MARGARITA L
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The creator documents a decades-long pursuit to access and film classic ocean liners, specifically focusing on the Margarita L, formerly the RMS Windsor Castle. After years of attempting to visit the vessel in Greek anchorages under strict photography bans and high costs, the creator finally gains official permission through a ship broker in 1998. The video provides an extensive, detailed tour of the ship's interior and exterior, showcasing its preserved 1950s and 1960s British shipbuilding heritage. The creator explores various sections including the bridge, the captain's cabin, first class and tourist class lounges, dining rooms, and the machinery spaces. The tour highlights original features such as teak decks, brass telegraphs, and specific artworks like the Sydney Smith painting. The video concludes with a somber reflection on the ship's fate. Following the death of owner John S. Latsis, the Margarita L was sold to an Indian shipbreaker in 2004 and eventually scrapped in Alang, vanishing completely by 2006.
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i was actually going to walk the decks of the former windsor castle
the margarita l seemed to stretch on forever in both directions
the wheelhouse was a perfectly preserved and still functioning nautical display
the lounge was a lovely space with the sunken dance floor and forward-facing views
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