MSC Splendida is seen here saluting the crowd by playing The White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army (and maybe some We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions) as it leaves the Port of Hamburg, May 1, 2015. Apparently this is a thing in Hamburg, but it just doesn’t seem to get old.
Last year, we saw the MSC Magnifica play the same tune after celebrating the port’s 825th birthday. See: Cruise Ship Gives Best Sail-By Salute Ever
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