Former Royal Caribbean ship 'Song of America' set for scrapping at Alang The vessel that played a pivotal role in establishing RCCL/Royal Caribbean Cruise Line as a major player in the cruise industry is set to be... January 30, 2025 ...
That vessel also began life as an order for South Africa-based Safmarine. Sadly, Astor was sold for just $1.7 million at auction, and was beached in Turkey on November 24, 2020 for scrapping. Black Watch (1971-2020)
also given: "Sustained severe damage when sulphuric acid leaked into pump room while discharging at Curacao on March 21, 1982. More flooding occurred later. Vessel declared a constructive total loss. Arrived at Brownsville, TX, March 30, 1983, in tow from Fort Liberte, for scrapping". There'...
beached on an islet off Avaldsnes rectory, where the passengers had to disembark. The captain was given a fine for having had too many passengers on board. Repaired at A/S Haugesund Slip. In 1936 a conversion to motor vessel was considered, but this did not happen. Rebuilt in Oct.-1937...