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ANOTHER cruise ship sent to SCRAP - More Beloved Cruise Ships to be Recycled!

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
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πŸ‘οΈ 111K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 6:00

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The video details the end of the service life for the former Regal Princess, currently known as the Satoshi. Originally built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the vessel entered service for Princess Cruises in 1991. The ship later transitioned to P&O Australia as the Pacific Dawn, where it became a significant part of the fleet and introduced various amenities including an onboard circus. Following the collapse of CMV due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ship was acquired by Ocean Builders and renamed Satoshi with plans to serve as a cryptocurrency hub in Panama. However, those plans were abandoned due to insurance issues, and the vessel has since been sold for scrap. The creator notes that the ship is expected to be recycled in India alongside its sister ship, the former Crown Princess. The report also provides brief updates on other retired vessels, including the Astoria, Marco Polo, and Marella Dream, while mentioning rumors regarding the Grand Celebration. Finally, the creator touches upon the retirement of Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas, noting their potential future service in Asia.

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Mild Gripe
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A Nibble

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the cruise ship dominoes keep falling in the final days of 2020 with another beloved cruise ship heading to the scrapyard

2020 has certainly been a brutal year for cruising from the unprecedented cruise pores that has lasted most of this year

however with the resilience of the cruise industry shining through and vaccines now being approved there's hope that 2021 will bring much happier times

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich cruise ships were sent to scrap in late 2020?
QWhat is the history of the Pacific Dawn/Satoshi ship?
QWhat is the current status of other retired cruise ships?

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