MS Albatros

	MS Albatros at sea, 2009.
History
Bahamas
Name	1973-1991: Royal Viking Sea; 1991-1997: Royal Odyssey; 1997-2001: Norwegian Star; 2001-2002: Norwegian Star 1; 2002-2004: Crown ; 2004-present: Albatros;
Operator	1972-1991: Royal Viking Line; 1991-1997: Royal Cruise Line; 1997-1998: Norwegian Cruise Line; 1999-2001: Norwegian Capricorn Line; 2001-2002: Star Cruises; 2002: Crown Investments; 2002-2005: Spanish Cruise Line; 2005-present: Phoenix Reisen;
Port of registry	1973-1987: Oslo, Norway; 1987-present: Nassau, Bahamas;
Builder	Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland
Yard number	397
Launched	19 January 1973
Acquired	16 November 1973
In service	25 November 1973
Identification	Call sign: C6CN4; IMO number: 7304314; MMSI number: 308784000;
Status	In service
General characteristics (as built)
Tonnage	20,018 GRT; 3,594 DWT;
Length	177.70 m (583 ft)
Beam	25.20 m (83 ft)
Draught	7.30 m (24 ft)
Installed power	4 × Wärtsilä-Sulzer 9ZH40/48; 13,240 kW (combined);
Speed	21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Capacity	536 passengers
General characteristics (currently)
Tonnage	28,518 GRT; 5,936 DWT;
Length	205.46 m (674 ft)
Beam	27.00 m (89 ft)
Draught	7.30 m (24 ft)
Installed power	4 × Wärtsilä 6L38A
Propulsion	Two shafts; controllable pitch propellers
Capacity	812 passengers

MS Albatros is a cruise ship, operated by the Germany-based travel agency Phoenix Reisen. She was built in 1973 by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Sea, and has also sailed under the names Royal Odyssey, Norwegian Star, and Crown. She is the second Albatros for Phoenix Reisen as she was the replacement of the original SS Albatros. MS Albatros is also known for her QE2-esque funnel.

References

Notes

^ ^a ^b "Albatros (07937)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved 2013-04-18.

Bibliography

Plowman, Peter (2007). Australian Cruise Ships. Dural, NSW: Rosenberg Publishing. ISBN 9781877058509.
Smith, Peter C. (2014). Cruise Ships - The Small Scale Fleet: A Visual Showcase. Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK: Pen & Sword Maritime. ISBN 9781781592816.

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[dnv-1] "Albatros (07937)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved 2013-04-18.

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v t e Ships of the Royal Viking Line fleet
Former fleet	Royal Viking Star (1971) Royal Viking Sky (1973) Royal Viking Sea (1973) Royal Viking Sun (1988) Royal Viking Queen (1992)
Years indicate year of entry into service with the Royal Viking Line.