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VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:21 am
by Tony Frost
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Re: VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:43 pm
by magoonigal
Taken at Southampton.

Vistafjord was built by Swan Hunter's at Wallsend as Yard Number 39 in 1973.

24,292 Gross. 5,954 Dwt.
Twin Screw/Diesels=20 knots.

1973 VISTAFJORD.
1999 CARONIA.
2004 SAGA RUBY.

Still operating for Saga Cruises but probably not for much longer.

Last Port was Takoradi, Ghana on the 16th April.

VISTAFJORD to be sold

PostPosted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:57 pm
by Whickham
I received the following email today:

"The Saga Ruby, formerly Vistafjord and MS Caronia, is to be sold. I've been commissioned by Saga to collect photos and reminiscences of anyone who has had anything to do with her, whether the original builders at Swan Hunter, ship's staff, or holiday makers. These will be printed and packaged with memorabilia to give to her buyers so her 40 year history is not forgotten."

Ali Cronin
alicronin AT hotmail.com

Re: VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:29 pm
by magoonigal
That sort of implies that she has been, or will be sold for further Trading, not scrap.

Re: VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:26 pm
by RichardP
Midsummer in Iceland, anchored in Isafjordur on 27th June 2013. Her last visit to Iceland.
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Re: VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:08 pm
by tynebuoy
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Re: VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:17 pm
by magoonigal
There a couple of interesting pictures young Kevin.

Twas a very common affliction at the time........the ill fitting raincoat and knowing what to do with your hands.

Dennis might even know who the four Gentlemen are??

Re: VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:41 pm
by teesships
Fitting out, River Tyne - 28 August 1972:
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Ron

Re: VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:00 am
by Whickham
I think it is Tom McIver (Swan's MD at the time) 2nd left and I should know far right but can't find the name in the thing that passes as my brain.

Re: VISTAFJORD

PostPosted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:26 pm
by tynebuoy
29.05.2007.
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