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Cleopatra - IMO 5075945
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Photographer:Batilla [ View profile ]
Title:Cleopatra
Photo Category:Casualties
Added:Dec 1, 2010
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Image Resolution:2,000 x 1,394
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Flag Israeli. Driven against the rocks deliberately by her Captain. Reason unknown.
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Current name:CLEOPATRA
Former name(s):
- Khedive Ismail (Until 1956 Jan)
- United Victory (Until 1947 Jan)
Vessel Type:Passenger/cargo Ship
Gross tonnage:8,193 tons
Summer DWT:10,872 tons
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The ship hit the rock with a large bang and listed to the side slightly. We were stuck in Gibraltar for 11 or so days until transferred to a British ship to complete our journey. The Cleopatra had about 70-80 passengers on board at the time plus crew. The ship stayed on the rock almost the entire time until dragged off of the rock by a tug. A very embarassing experience.
The accident happened in broad daylight, I'd say mid-day in clear calm conditions. Weather was not a factor.
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She was built in 1944 at Portland, Oregon, as the first Victory Ship, UNITED VICTORY. She was sold in 1947 to Khedivial Mail and renamed KHEDIVE ISMAIL, then sold to United Arab Maritime and renamed CLEOPATRA. SHe was driven aground for unknown reasons on June 6th, 1960, but was later salvaged. She met her end in 1981, being scrapped at Gadani Beach.
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