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Topic: Seabourn Sojourn's hull arrives at T. Mariotti

Cam J
First Class Passenger
Member # 24617

posted 07-30-2009 08:37 PM

The 198 meter steel hull for the Seabourn Sojourn has arrived at T.Mariotti’s Genoa quay, according to a press statement from the shipbuilder. The second of three ultra luxury ships ordered from T.Mariotti to boost the Seabourn Cruise Line fleet, follows Seabourn Odyssey that started her maiden voyage in Venice on June 24 and is currently sailing in the Mediterranean.

The Seabourn Sojourn hull was built in San Giorgio di Nogaro (northeast Italy) followed the same steps as the first ship, but she has been towed to Genova in a more advanced stage of construction, including the main superstructures and her characteristic shape.

In San Giorgio di Nogaro, the Sojourn’s supestructures have been joined till deck 9, with main engines, generators and major equipment already installed.

The yard operating in San Giorgio di Nogaro is now experienced enough to carry out not only steel works but also further stages of constructions previously committed to T. Mariotti’s Genoa workshops.

The completing and final outfit at the Genoa building site will engage up to 1,000 workers before delivery in May 2010.

Seabourn Sojourn will be named in London before sailing on its maiden voyage to Iceland and Norwegian fjords.

Like her sisters, the ultra luxury ship will provide all-suite accommodations in the Seabourn style, with 225 suites, 90 percent of which have private verandas; offering one of the highest space per guest ratios in the industry.

Seabourn Sojourn will be followed by a third twin ship, already under construction in San Giorgio di Nogaro for delivery in 2011.- Courtesy Cruiseindustrynews

courtesy seabourn blog

Over and Out,
Cam J

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reeves35
First Class Passenger
Member # 6021

posted 07-31-2009 02:41 AM

It is amazing how different ships are built.

Some are like Sojourn and the hull floats with no superstructure at all.

Others are floated out at a semi-complete stage with significant fit-out dockside such as Dream and Oasis.

Finally others are floated out vitually ready for handover such as Eclipse.

Brad

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jetwet1
First Class Passenger
Member # 6361

posted 07-31-2009 12:52 PM

Is it just me, or is that a horrible name ?

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Cam J
First Class Passenger
Member # 24617

posted 08-01-2009 01:55 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jetwet1:
Is it just me, or is that a horrible name ?

I dont think its a horrible name however it is different. I searched Sojourn on dictionary.com and Sojourn means a "Visit or Vacation." So the meaning fits the ship. I happen to like the name it different and sophisticated.

Over and Out,
Cam J

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 08-01-2009 08:36 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jetwet1:
Is it just me, or is that a horrible name ?

No, it's not just you.

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Atlcruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4586

posted 08-01-2009 09:40 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jetwet1:
Is it just me, or is that a horrible name ?

Not just you.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 08-01-2009 11:21 AM

The name is quite elegant-without Seabourn in front of it. As it is now, it's a tongue twister for sure!

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 08-06-2009 09:57 AM

Superstructure added...

From the Seabourn Blog
cruiseshipluver

[ 08-06-2009: Message edited by: cruiseshipluver ]

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SalamisFiloxenia (Tom...)
First Class Passenger
Member # 6702

posted 08-06-2009 04:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jetwet1:
Is it just me, or is that a horrible name ?

its awful

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 08-13-2009 08:30 AM

Can someone tell me how tall (overall) are the Seabourn Sojourn and Odyssey?

cruiseshipluver

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 08-22-2009 12:39 AM

Does anyone have an answer to my above question?

cruiseshipluver

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Cam J
First Class Passenger
Member # 24617

posted 08-22-2009 01:13 AM

quote:
Originally posted by cruiseshipluver:
Can someone tell me how tall (overall) are the Seabourn Sojourn and Odyssey?
cruiseshipluver

Overallshe will be 84 ft. high and 640 ft. long.

Cam J

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jetwet1
First Class Passenger
Member # 6361

posted 08-23-2009 04:56 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
No, it's not just you.

Thanks

quote:
Originally posted by Atlcruiser:
Not just you.

Thanks again

quote:
Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
The name is quite elegant-without Seabourn in front of it. As it is now, it's a tongue twister for sure!

Thanks

Now that I can agree with, we all know that barring a total breakdown with the norm, she will be a beautiful ship, I like the Sojourn name, but having the Seabourn name in front just is to many "orns" for me.

Oh well at some point I will sail on her and will totally ignore the name.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 08-23-2009 08:54 AM

It's an interesting name, but difficult to pronounce if said correctly.

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jetwet1
First Class Passenger
Member # 6361

posted 08-24-2009 05:37 AM

quote:
Originally posted by NAL:
It's an interesting name, but difficult to pronounce if said correctly.

I have been muttering this to myself all night at work, the best way I have found is to go with a French way, so Seabourn really become C'est bon, then it really does roll quite smoothly off the tongue, it was a slow night at work

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 04-11-2010 09:40 AM

Almost done, the second in the series of sisters, her inaugural in about 6 weeks.

Seabourn Sojourn

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