Dedicated to the ugly ships of this world
Oriana
IMO: 5264742
Build: 1960 by Vickers-Armstrongs at Barrow-in-Furness in UK, nr. 1061
So normally I have an appreciation for older vessels, especially the old passenger liners that preceded today’s trends of atrocious cruise ships. Continue reading ‘Oriana’
From Freedom Ship International
Freedom Ship
Build: Probably Not
Just when you thought cruise ships like our favorites, Oasis of the Seas and Norwegian Epic, were reaching the point Continue reading ‘Freedom Ship’
From US Navy via Wikipedia
From US Navy Historical Center via www.history-navy.mil
USS Cyclops
IMO: 6130514
Build: 1910 by William Cramp and Sons – Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, USA, nr 355 as Cyclops
The story of the Cyclops is one of the most well-known mysteries of the sea. Continue reading ‘USS Cyclops (AC-4)’
Shieldhall
IMO: 5322752
Build: 1955 by Lobnitz Shipyard – Renfrew in U.K., nr. 1132
So, there’s been a lot of discussion lately of what a “non-ugly” ship is. Continue reading ‘Shieldhall’
Dunno source, via the Interweb
Wrong way around!!
I know this picture has been around the Interweb already 3 times but I can’t stop myself laughing when I see it appear somewhere again. Continue reading ‘Wrong way around??’
Arctic P
IMO : 6926024
Build : 1969 by F. Schichau Unterweser AG – Bremerhaven in Germany, nr 1746 as Arctic (ocean going tug)
Converted to yacht : 1994 by ??
With this one I’m going to give my own private opinion, I also do that Continue reading ‘Arctic P (updated)’
Dunno source, via blogs.motortrend.com
Dunno source, via the Interweb
Floating cars
Usually when a car is floating in the water it means somebody screwed up somewhere. Continue reading ‘Floating cars’
Kerkschip
IMO : n/a
Build : 1944, Rotterdam in the Netherlands, nr ?? as ??
Kerkschip means Church-vessel but I guess you probably already figured Continue reading ‘Kerkschip’
Den Sorte Dame
IMO : N/A
Build : 1993 by Risør Trebåtbyggeri, Risør in Norway
Looks just like a regular replica of an old sailing vessel doesn’t it?? Wrong!!! Continue reading ‘Yarrrrrrr…Pirates!! (Updated)’
Picture via www.military.cz
HMS Argus
Pennant nr : I49
Build :1918 by William Beardmore and Company, Dalmuir in Scotland, UK, nr ??
In the post about the Posh Inland Party Boats I featured the Pure-liner, Continue reading ‘HMS Argus’
Kommuna
IMO : n/a
Build : 1915 by Putilov Shipyard,St.Petersburg in Russia, nr ?? as Volkhov
Refitted : 1950 by Shipyard De Schelde, Vlissingen in the Netherlands
A real golden oldie this one, build in 1915, refitted in 1950 and still going Continue reading ‘Kommuna’
Image via http://ecoble.com
Swimday-special Solar Boat
Tugster has been lobbying for the last few weeks to get his swimday-idea Continue reading ‘Swimday-special Solar Boat’
Ocean Wrestler
IMO : 7119044
Build : 1972 by Beliard-Murdoch SA, Oostende in Belgium, nr C.120 as Wrestler
I know his boat is older than I am, has probably weathered and ridden Continue reading ‘Ocean Wrestler’
Picture via www.yachtstandart.com
Picture via www.waldenfont.com
Livadia
IMO : n/a
Build : 1880 by John Elder & Co. Shipyard, Glasgow in Scotland
An Imperial Yacht for Emperor Alexander II of Russia, this is not an ugly vessel but Continue reading ‘Livadia’
Dunno source via the Interweb
Viking Queen
IMO : 9372901
Build : 2008 by West Contractors AS, Ølensvåg in Norway, nr 29
Again not an ugly ship this time but a highly unusual ship: The Viking Queen. If you Continue reading ‘Viking Queen’
Picture via www.explorermagazin.de
Picture via www.explorermagazin.de
American Star
IMO : 5014123
Build : 1939 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co, Newport News, Virginia, USA, nr ?? as America
A beautifull liner, an impressive career, an ugly and sad ending: the life of the Continue reading ‘American Star’
Dunno Source via www.dieselduck.ca
Dunno source via www.tugspotters.com
Smit Capt.Bob
IMO : 8020018
Build : 1982 by John Manly Shipyards, Vancouver, BC, Canada, nr ?? as Rivtow Capt.Bob
The first time I saw a picture of this ship I immediately thought it was suitable for Continue reading ‘Smit Capt.Bob’
Dunno Source via the Interweb
Aquarama
IMO : 5021114
Build : 1945 by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Company, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. , nr 357 as Marine Star, a Liberty type troop carrier (C4-S-B5)
Converted: 1955 by Todd Shipyard Corporation drydock, Brooklyn, New York to a cruiseferry, renamed Aquarama
This one did not really start out as an ugly ship, once she was quit a beautifull vessel but she Continue reading ‘Aquarama’
Dunno source via the interweb
Theodore Too
IMO : ???
Build : 2000 by Snyder’s Shipyard Ltd, Nova Scotia, Canada, nr ???
This one is quit an unusual sight, based on the popular children’s TV-programme Theodore Tugboat she Continue reading ‘Theodore Too’
Image via Ulstein Webpage
Picture by Olaf Moen via www.tugspotters.com
Ulstein X-bow series
Build : from 2006 on by various shipyards
What you see here is a totally new concept, a brand new design idea, innovative & thinking outside the box. Ulstein themselves say that the Continue reading ‘Ulstein X-Bow series’
Picture by E. Marmol via http://www.kalakalamania.com
Kalakala
IMO : ?????
Build : 1926, Moore Dry Dock, Oakland California as Peralta,
Converted : 1935, Lake Washington Shipyards, Houghton (now Kirkland)
Not really an ugly ship although it does look like it has seen better days (understatement-alert!!). It’s definitely not a bland copy of Continue reading ‘Kalakala’
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