Hello Stefan ;
Everything that is associated with youth seems more beautiful, better. This is of course an illusion, but everyone has the right to miss the times when they were young, beautiful and healthy. I will not live to see it, but I am very curious about the shape of ships designed and built in 30 - 40 years. They will probably not differ in size, but in terms of appearance and equipment, they may be completely different than our contemporary ones. Also, seafaring professions are becoming less and less associated with the traditional sailor of nautical stories and novels. Qualified specialists work on modern, specialized ships today, who often do not have time or opportunity to go ashore during the contract, visit a port tavern or other attraction, which 30 - 40 years ago was a part of seafarers' life. I remember those times very well and have kept beautiful memories of them. Also from long layovers in South American ports. I have the most beautiful memories of Brazilian ports.
Kind regards