Britannia (2015)

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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

  1. "Britannia Infographic". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 24 September 2013. 
  2. "Britannia Cruise Ship | P&O Cruises". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 24 September 2013. 
  3. "P&O Cruises Unveils New Look". Cruise Critic. Retrieved 18 January 2014. 
  4. "P&O Cruises New Ship, 2015". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 30 January 2014. 
  5. "Italy: Keel Laid for P&O Cruises’ 141,000-Ton Cruise Ship". World Maritime News. Retrieved 30 January 2014. 
  6. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152141466230782&set=a.10150724900055782.425006.179746530781&type=1&theater
  7. "Britannia Infographic". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 24 September 2013. 
  8. "UK: Duchess of Cambridge Christens New Ship ‘Royal Princess’". World Maritime News. Retrieved 30 January 2014. 

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