F/B Ionian Sun
Photo © Per
Jensen
Ship |
Ionian Sun
(1986) |
Building Spec |
1969 at Verolme yard, |
Call Sign |
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IMO Number |
6902767 |
GRT |
7.311 |
DWT |
3.878 |
Dimensions |
118,32 x 17,84 x
4,46 |
Engines |
4 MAN, 8.505 kW |
Speed |
20 nodi |
Passengers |
1.200 |
Beds |
434 |
Cars |
280 |
Lane Metres |
480 |
Sister Ships |
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Flag |
Greek |
Former Owners |
B&I Line
1969-86 (Co.Tu.Nav. 1993) |
Former Names |
Leinster 1969-80 Innisfallen
1980-86 Chams 1993 |
New Owners |
Marco Shipping
2001à |
New Names |
Merdif 2001à |
Line |
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One of the “historical” ferries of Strintzis
lines, part of the Greek fleet for 13 years, started her career in 1969 for the
B&I Line service
SWANSEA CORK
FERRIES M/N Ionian Sun photo by courtesy of Micke Asklander
Foto © Michele Lulurgas, Igoumenitsa, 01/07/94
BLUE STAR FERRIES
F/B Ionian Sun photo from the brochure Blue Star Ferries domestic lines - 2000