Historical
Statistics:
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Builder:
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Cantieri
Riuniti dell' Adriatico, Trieste, Italy.
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Yard Number:
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1757
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Date of Build:
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1952
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Vessel Name:
Other Names:
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Augustus
Great Sea, Ocean King, Philippines, President, Asian Princess, M.S.
Philippines.
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Type of Vessel:
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Passenger
/ Cargo ocean liner
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Date Launched:
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November
1950
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Launched by:
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Francesca De Gasperi
(the
wife of the Italian Prime
Minster)
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Maiden Voyage:
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4th March 1952
Genoa
to South America
via
Naples and Gibraltar
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Final Commercial Voyage:
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Final Voyage:
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Fate:
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Preserved as a hotel and restaurant ship
in Manila, Philippines
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Flag:
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Italian
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Port of Registry:
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Genoa, Italy
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Original Owners / Operators:
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Italia Societa di Navigazione S.p.A. (Italia Line) |
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Technical
Statistics:
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Length:
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681
ft
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Breadth:
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87.3
ft
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Draft:
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Gross Registered Tonnage:
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27,090
tons
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Power:
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Two 12 cylinder FIAT diesels driving twin
screws developing 27,000 BHP. |
Propulsion:
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Two
propellors
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Maximum Speed:
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Service Speed:
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21
knots
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Passengers & Crew:
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178
First Class, 288 Cabin Class, 714 Tourist Class
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