DIAMOND XI is a cruise ship renamed in 2024, previously operated by Quark Expeditions as Ocean Diamond. She was previously named Song of Flower, Explorer Starship and Le Diamant.
 Ocean Diamond in Djúpivogur harbor (Iceland)
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | DIAMOND XI |
| Owner | Bridgemans Floatel, Ex Manager: International Shipping Partners[1] |
| Port of registry | Madeira, Portugal |
| Builder | KMV, Kristiansand, Norway[2] |
| Yard number | 220 |
| Launched | 26 March 1973 |
| Completed | 14 February 1974, rebuilt 1986 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 8,282 GRT[2] |
| Displacement | 3,433 DWT[2] |
| Length | 124.19 m (407.4 ft)[2] |
| Beam | 16.03 m (52.6 ft)[2] |
| Decks | 8 |
| Ice class | 1D |
| Installed power | 2 Wichmann Engines, 7375 horsepower |
| Speed | 15.5 knots |
| Capacity | 200 |
| Crew | 144 |
In late 2011, Compagnie du Ponant sold the ship to investors who transferred the ship to Quark Expeditions. Quark has operated the ship as the Ocean Diamond since November 2012.[3]
Expert in Residence program edit
Ocean Diamond has an Expert in Residence program, which enables scientists, polar researchers, historians and other experts to undertake field work from the ship. The experts include Jonathan Shackleton, Falcon Scott, and Sue Flood. Passengers may assist the experts in their work.[4]
References edit
- ^ "ISP Fleet Info". Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ^ a b c d e Asklander, Micke. "M/S Begonia" (in Swedish). Fakta om Fartyg. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ Griffin, Kevin (12 December 2011). "Ocean Diamond Joins Quark Expeditions". Cybercruises.com. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ "Antarctica : Ocean Diamond". Discover the World. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
External links edit
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