53 / 14,533gt (BHS) [mpr]

owner : International Shipping Partners
operator : Regal Cruise Line

built : Alexander Stephen & Son, Linthouse, Glasgow
yd # : 636
L - 16:04:1953, D - 10:1953.

built as Olympia for Greek Line, she was rebuilt in 1982 at Perama and 1983 in Hamburg for the cruise market. Renamed Caribe, then Caribe I in 1982 she was renamed Regal Empress in 1993 when operated by Regal Cruise Line. After their demise in 2004, her new operators became Imperial Majesty Cruise Line but she retained the name Regal Empress. A survivor for 55 years, she has most likely just 2 years left as she will almost certainly be withdrawn as new SOLAS regulations come into force in 2010.

photo : gliding regally under Verrazzano Narrows Bridge into New York, 05:06:1994
photo : © Dr. Allan Ryszka-Onions 1994/2008