MV CAP SAN DIEGO is the worlds largest seaworthy museum cargo ship. Notable for its elegant silhouette, it was the last of a series of six ships known as the white swans of the south atlantic, and marked the apex of German-built bulk carriers before the advent of the container ship and the decline of Germanys heavy industry. History The Cap San Diego was built and launched by Deutsche Werft in 1961 for Hamburg Süd as the last of a series of six ships. The 159 m, 10000 dwt ship ran a regular schedule between Germany and South America, completing 120 round trips until 1981. After being sold and running under different names and flags of convenience as a tramp trader, the run-down ship was scheduled for scrapping in 1986, when it was bought by the city of Hamburg. Museum Ship The ship was restored mainly by the labour of enthusiasts and laid-off dock workers, and is kept operational to date. Most of the time, the Cap San Diego is moored at the port of Hamburg, where visitors can access virtually all areas of the ship from the bridge to the engine. One of the cargo holds hosts temporary exhibitions. Passenger cabins can be booked for overnight stays. Several times a year, the ship leaves the harbour for trips on its own power, mostly on the river Elbe or to Cuxhaven. In 2001, the ship was awarded the Maritime Heritage Award by the World Ship Trust, and in 2003 it was declared a protected item of cultural heritage by German law. Details Type: General Cargo Ship Flag: Germany Port of Registry: Hamburg Owner: Stiftung Hamburger Admiralität, Hamburg Manager: M/S CAO SAN DIEGO Betreibergesellschaft mbH, Hamburg Year built: 1962 Built by: Deutsche Werft AG,Hamburg Length: 159.40m Beam: 21.47m Draft: 6.50m (8.46m max.) Gross tonnage: 9.998 tons Net tonnage: 5.728 tons Deadweight: 10.017 tons Engine type: MAN K 9 Z 78/140 D two-stroke 9 cylinder diesel Engine power: 8.569 kW Speed: 20.3 knots Callsign: DNAI MMSI: 211855000 IMO: 5060794 Passengers today: 500 on river trip 12 on sea trip
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:48:30 +0000
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