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Ocean Gala has now been beached in Alang. Dismantling will commence shortly. Sad news here. The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. She is headed to India and will arrive at the…
Peter Knego of MaritimeMatters is reporting that the Pacific Princess is now having another listing problem. Last month the Pacific Princess was reflaoted upright after almost capsizing after arriving at the scrap yard in Turkey. Now, shes developing a list…
Rumors are swirling that she was damaged in a storm on her way to the scrappers. That could explain the increase in list. Or its by design in the scrapyard that they are ballasting her like this to access something…
The historic Pacific (ex-Pacific Princess, Sea Venture) rose to fame as the original Love Boat from the popular TV Series. Since her days with Princess she’s sailed for Pullmantur and the recent start-up Quail cruises. The photo above is…
Kari Reinikainen of Cruise Business is reporting that the 1984-built Atlantic Star (now renamed Antic) has reached the scrapyard in Turkey. Shipspotting reporters confirm the vessels position. You may recall that this ship was sold by Royal Caribbean to STX…
Shock and aw when it was announced that the Pacific will be scrapped. Now normally the announcement of a 40- year old ship being sold to the Scrappers is no big deal. However, once word got out that she was…