Tag: Sister ship
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Swedes find a sister ship from the 17th century to the famous Vasa warship
Naval archaeologists in Sweden say they have found the sister ship of a famous 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and is now on display at a popular museum in Stockholm. The wreck of the royal warship Vasa was raised in 1961, remarkably well preserved, after more than 300 years underwater in Stockholm’s…
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The keel-laying of the Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry was celebrated at the Rauma shipyard
The keel-laying of the Spirit of Tasmania IV, which is being built for the Tasmanian TT-Line Company, was celebrated at the Rauma shipyard today. TT-Line, a major player in maritime traffic between mainland Australia and Tasmania, has ordered two identical Spirit of Tasmania vessels from RMC. The extensive project is the largest single foreign sale…
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The sea attracts people with Christmas parties and entertainment
The modern, green-valued cruise ship, the quietest ship in the Baltic Sea, has been a favorite of passengers since the beginning of 2013, when it was launched on the Turku-Stockholm route. “In general, we have been able to celebrate a new milestone of almost a million almost every year. Due to the pandemic, this time…
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Three ships on scheduled voyages to Þorlákshöfn
The shipping company Smyril Line adds a third cargo ship to its weekly voyages between Þorlákshöfn and ports in mainland Europe. The M / V Akranes freight ferry joins the group with Mykines and Mistral. The fourth ship is the Norræna passenger and cargo ferry, which sails to Seyðisfjörður. “The demand for space on ships…