Britannia (2015)
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Britannia |
| Owner: | Carnival plc |
| Operator: | P&O Cruises |
| Ordered: | 2011 |
| Builder: | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
| Yard number: | 6231 |
| Laid down: | 15 May 2013 |
| Launched: | 14 February 2014 (planned) |
| In service: | 2015 |
| Status: | Under construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 141,000 GT |
| Length: | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Decks: | 15 passenger decks |
| Capacity: | 4,372 passengers[1] |
| Crew: | 1,400 |
MS Britannia is a cruise ship under construction for P&O Cruises, planned to enter service in 2015.[2] Britannia's first master will be Captain Paul Brown, who is now the master of the Ventura, P&O's current largest ship. The name Britannia was announced on September 24, 2013 and has historical importance for P&O, as two of their previous ships have been named this.
Britannia will feature a 94 metre Union Jack flag on her bow, the largest of its kind in the world.[3]
Construction
Britannia was ordered in 2011 and was laid down on the 15 May 2013.[4] She is being built at the Fincantieri yard in Monfalcone, Italy.[5] The ceremonial float out is planned to take place on 14 February 2014.[6]
Facilities
Britannia will feature 13 bars and 13 restaurants and cafes. There will also be an art gallery.[7]
Similar ships
In 2013 Princess Cruises began operating the lead vessel in its Royal Class, Royal Princess.[8] Britannia is planned to be very similar but with a few of her own touches. The second ship of the Royal Class, Regal Princess, is yet to be delivered.
References
- ↑ "Britannia Infographic". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ↑ "Britannia Cruise Ship | P&O Cruises". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ↑ "P&O Cruises Unveils New Look". Cruise Critic. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ↑ "P&O Cruises New Ship, 2015". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ↑ "Italy: Keel Laid for P&O Cruises’ 141,000-Ton Cruise Ship". World Maritime News. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152141466230782&set=a.10150724900055782.425006.179746530781&type=1&theater
- ↑ "Britannia Infographic". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ↑ "UK: Duchess of Cambridge Christens New Ship ‘Royal Princess’". World Maritime News. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
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