Story
This passenger vessel was built in 1974 by Schichau Unterweser in Bremerhaven.
Historical Notes
On Sunday April 30, 2000, at 4 p.m. local time (0500 GMT), the ship struck a large uncharted rock or reef in the Sandfly Passage, Solomon Islands.
Owners & Masters
She was owned by BEWA Cruises out of Denmark. In July 1976, the vessel was owned by Adventure Cruises, Inc. and was renamed the World Discoverer. The ship also became a long-term charter to Society Expeditions.
In 1976, the ship was registered in Singapore.
In 1987, Society Expedition came under new ownership and was renamed Society Expedition Cruises, with offices in Seattle and Germany. The new owner of the ship was Discoverer Reederei.
Masters
Captain Heinze Aye (1985); Captain Oliver Kruess (2000);
Rebuilds
In 1996 she had a major refit.
