SS Federico C.

Federico C. at Hamburg in 1969.
History
Name
  • 1958–1983: Federico C.
  • 1983–1983: Royale
  • 1983–1988: StarShip Royale
  • 1988–2000: SeaBreeze
Owner
Operator
Port of registryPanama (last registry)
BuilderGio. Ansaldo & C., Sestri Ponente, Italy
Launched31 March 1957
Completed1958
Maiden voyage1958
In serviceMarch 1958
Out of serviceSeptember 2000
Refit1989
IdentificationIMO number: 5113230
FateSank off of Cape Henry on 17 December 2000.
General characteristics
Tonnage21,000 GT
Length605 ft (184.4 m)
Beam79 ft (24.1 m)
Depth8.6 m (28.2 ft)
Decks9
PropulsionTwo De Laval steam turbines making a combined 44,500 kW (59,700 hp)
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Capacity840 passengers
Crew400

SS Federico C. was an ocean liner/cruise ship that made headlines when its passengers were unloaded mid-way through their cruise and the vessel was put under arrest in Halifax Harbour. The ship then sank in international waters three months later. At the time of the sinking, It was owned by International Shipping Partners and insured for $20M while its scrap value was estimated at $5–6M.

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