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Willem Ruys - IMO 5390008

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Photo Details
Photographer:David Meare [View profile]Title:Willem RuysAdded:Jul 13, 2012
Captured:IMO:5390008Hits:1,069
Location:Colombo, Sri Lanka
Photo Category: Passenger Vessels
Description:
The passenger liner Willem Ruys entering Colombo harbour early in 1964. Photographed from the Brocklebank SS Manaar.

I think this makes mrdot's point that the Achille Lauro looked better in her former life.
Vessel Identification
Name:Achille Lauro
IMO:5390008
Last known flag:ITALY
Former name(s):
- Willem Ruys (Until 1965)
Technical Data
Vessel type:Passengers Ship
Gross tonnage:23,478 tons
Summer DWT:3,937 tons

Additional Information
Status:Dead
Class society:Registro Italiano Navale
Build year:1947
Builder*:Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
Flushing, Netherlands
Owner:-
AIS Information
AIS information: N/A
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Photo Comments (5)

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jadran on Jul 14, 2012 18:59 (10 months ago)
A pioneer of low positioned lifeboats !
Nico Ros on Jul 14, 2012 14:59 (10 months ago)
But also Willem Ruys looked better before her 1958 refit.
Dеnis on Jul 14, 2012 09:13 (10 months ago)
Majestic shipshape!
David Meare on Jul 14, 2012 05:29 (10 months ago)
LOL. Yes indeed it was Ceylon and I'm forever getting blank looks when I still call it that. A beautiful country with lovely people that has gone through some terrible times since this photo was taken. I have some great pictures and memories of the country itself.
Regards, Dave.
Mr. DOT on Jul 14, 2012 04:46 (10 months ago)
would it have been Ceylon in these early years? I guess I'am dateing myself, the world has changed much in my lifetime! mrdot.
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