Ocean Diamond

Ocean Diamond in Djúpivogur harbor (Iceland)
History
NameDIAMOND XI
OwnerBridgemans Floatel, Ex Manager: International Shipping Partners[1]
Port of registryMadeira, Portugal
BuilderKMV, Kristiansand, Norway[2]
Yard number220
Launched26 March 1973
Completed14 February 1974, rebuilt 1986
Identification
FateScrapped
General characteristics
Tonnage8,282 GRT[2]
Displacement3,433 DWT[2]
Length124.19 m (407.4 ft)[2]
Beam16.03 m (52.6 ft)[2]
Decks8
Ice class1D
Installed power2 Wichmann Engines, 7375 horsepower
Speed15.5 knots
Capacity200
Crew144

DIAMOND XI was 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.

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. In August of 2024, the Diamond XI was seen beached in aliaga Turkey, for scrap. [3]

Expert in Residence program

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

  1. ^ "ISP Fleet Info". Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  2. ^ a b c d e Asklander, Micke. "M/S Begonia" (in Swedish). Fakta om Fartyg. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
  3. ^ Griffin, Kevin (12 December 2011). "Ocean Diamond Joins Quark Expeditions". Cybercruises.com. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Antarctica : Ocean Diamond". Discover the World. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
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