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Stena Explorer

Seen departing Dún Laoghaire for Holyhead for the very last time. This last crossing is possibly the last ever ferry crossing to leave Dún Laoghaire port. Sadly the vessel departed without fanfare which is disappointing considering the ports 180+ years of ferry history. Sadly this reflects the harbour authority's attitude of recent years towards the service.

 

History

Name:

One World Karadeniz (2015-onwards)

Stena Explorer (1996-2015)

Owner:

Karadeniz Holding (2015-onwards)

Stena Line (1996-2015)

Port of registry:

(2015-onwards) MonroviaLiberia Liberia

(1996-2015) London,United Kingdom United Kingdom

Builder:Finnyards, Finland

Cost:£65,000,000

Yard number:404

Laid down:June 1994

Launched:May 1995

Completed:February 1996

In service:April 1996 - September 2014

Identification:IMO number: 9080194

Fate:Sold to firm in Turkey for static use as offices, power generator and research projects.[1]

Status:Moored up in Yalova, Turkey

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Uploaded on March 30, 2017
Taken on September 9, 2014