MS Expedition
MS Expedition is a special polar expedition ship for
G Adventures. This ship has a specially strengthened hull
and more powerful engines that are designed to allow it to navigate in ice.
Length Overall: 345 feet
Beam Width: 62 feet
Draft: 15.5 feet
Engines: Two diesel propulsion engines rated approximately 3,487 HP each; one 791 HP bowthruster
Cruising Speed: 17 nautical miles per hour
Stablizers: Two 11 feet long
Gross Tonnage: 6,334 tons (US)
Number of Decks: 6
Number of Staterooms: 134
Site and Date of Construction: Helsignør, Denmark, 1972
Maiden Voyage: July 15, 1972, from Denmark
Country of Registry: Liberia
Total Crew: 70
Crew Nationality: International
Ice Class: 1B
SOLAS Safety Certificate: Issued annually
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