Vessel specifications
Route
-
IMO number
6703317
Building year
1967
Building yard
Cammell Laird Shipbuilders Ltd., United Kingdom (#1323)
Owner
Al-Kahfain
Operator
-
Length
115,22 m
Breadth
16,46 m
Draft
4,13 m
Gross tonnage
4.270
Machinery
Pielstick
Speed
17 knots
Passengers
1.008
Berths
509
Cars
140
Lane metres
?
Port of registry
?
Flag
?
Former names
Al Kahfain (2005) — Al-Kahfain
Poseidonia (1988-2005) — Hellenic Mediterranean Lines
Ala Eddin (1987-1988) — ?
Al Kahera (1986-1987) — ?
Ulster Queen (Med Sea) (1982-1986) — ?
Ulster Queen (1971-1982) — P&O European Ferries
Ulster Queen (1967-1971) — Belfast Steamship
Former owners
Hellenic Mediterranean Lines (1988-2005)
Pangloss Bav. Co. Ltd. (1982-1988)
P&O Ferries Ltd (1978-1982)
Belfast Steamship Co (1967-1978)
Pangloss Bav. Co. Ltd. (1982-1988)
P&O Ferries Ltd (1978-1982)
Belfast Steamship Co (1967-1978)
Sister ships
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Notes
2/11-2005: A fire starts aboard, on a trip from Suez to Jeddah. One crew member was lost.
3/11-2005: Sinks on Hyndman Reef (Safaga) and lies as a wreck.
3/11-2005: Sinks on Hyndman Reef (Safaga) and lies as a wreck.
Photos
M/F Poseidonia
Photo: Hellenic Mediterranean Lines
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