Histoire
This passenger vessel (cruise ship) was built in 1955 by John Brown & Co. Ltd. in Clydebank, Scotland.
Notes historiques
In 1970 this vessel struck a reef and when attempting to come alongside the Western Mines dock at Campbell River BC, rolled over and destroyed the dock. This vessel was salvaged.
In 2001 this vessel was rebuilt and casino facilities were installed.
In 2002 this vessel was laid up at Keelung, Taiwan ROC and then broken up at Alang India.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1955-1968 she was owned by Cunard Line.
In 1970 she was a cruise ship owned by Sitmar Lines.
In 1999-2000 she was owned by P & O Cruises Australia.
In 2000-2002 she was owned by a consortium including Charles Ming & Associates and Casino Canada purchased for US$15 million.
Capitaines
Captain Anders Anderson (2000)
Signification du nom
Carinthia is the southernmost and least densely populated Austrian state, in the Eastern Alps, and is noted for its mountains and lakes.
