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The El Paso

For centuries, cargo ships allowed regular travelers to join their voyages. What happened?

By Joe Yogerst, CNN As the MV Alejandrina docked along the waterfront of Quellón in southern Chile, a few dozen passengers rushed to reserve their sleeping places in the cafeteria and on the open-air stern deck. Having already forked over a few extra pesos for an airplane-style butaca (armchair)...

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