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aggablinky
First Class Passenger
Member # 6402

posted 07-24-2009 07:36 PM

Hello, i was just looking at some pics of Bleu De France and i marvelled at what a nice looking ship she is. Does anyone know her specs? Wouldn`t it be nice if some of the new cruise ships could be built to a similar design, they would be stunning, not that some are not already, but she has such a nice shape.
Any feedback would be appreciated , thanks.

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Karsten
First Class Passenger
Member # 1509

posted 07-24-2009 08:09 PM

Yes, a nice ship and for a long time one of the very best in the world, 5 star rated as the EUROPA.

When I started to interest in cruise ships I saw her at Bremerhaven... but no photos. Later I saw she at Hamburg, but very bad weather... the I "lost" her to Asia and now she is in the Med... would be great to see her very soon ...

Here a link
cdfcroisieresdefrance Web site

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 07-24-2009 10:18 PM

Bleu de France (ex Europa) is a fine ship indeed. She was and is amongst my favorites and very dear to my heart. When new she set standards and she certainly is a special vessel even today. You can find some information, links and video clips (sadly not too many) on her on this webpage.

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TampaMike
First Class Passenger
Member # 4445

posted 07-24-2009 11:35 PM

in 1992 Europa collided with a freighter off the coast of Hong Kong. I believe it was the starboard rear quarter flank that was pierced and rebuilt.

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aggablinky
First Class Passenger
Member # 6402

posted 07-25-2009 07:30 PM

Thanks for your responses everyone, i have to admit i didn`t know she was the former Europa, she certainly is a nice looking vessel

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