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Posted: Sat Jul 21st, 2007 06:41 pm | 1st Post |
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MIAMI, FL, July 16 -- The first section of the new 114,500-ton Costa Pacifica, sister ship to the Costa Serena and Costa Concordia, was launched today in Palermo from the Fincantieri shipyard. Costa, Europe's and South America's Number One Cruise Line, marked the occasion by announcing the name of the ship to the public for the first time. The future bow section of the Costa Pacifica (maximum capacity: 3,780) is 127 meters long, nearly 30 meters high, and weighs almost 8,000 tons. It was launched using the spectacular "bow sliding" method. After being positioned on a slide, the first section slid into the sea with the bow facing the water after the nearly 400 props supporting it were removed. In August, it will be transferred by sea to the Genoa Sestri Ponente shipyard where construction will continue, and where she is scheduled to be delivered in the Spring of 2009. As sister ship to the Costa Serena and Costa Concordia, the company's current flagships, the Costa Pacifica will share the distinction of being the largest passenger vessel flying the Italian flag. Moreover, she will boast the same exciting innovations, including the Samsara Spa, one of the largest spas at sea, two swimming pools with retractable magrodomes, and an authentic Grand Prix race car driving simulator.
More here:
http://cruisediva.com/news_week_073107.htm#First%20Section%20of%20New%20Costa%20Pacifica%20Launched%20in%20Palermo
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