MV Aurora (1955)
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For other ships with the same name, see MV Aurora.
MV Aurora is a cruise ship built in Germany in 1955. After several changes of ownership and name, as of 2022[update] she is moored in Stockton, California, US, and undergoing restoration.
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Wappen von Hamburg in 1958 at Helgoland island | |
History | |
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Builder | Blohm & Voss |
Launched | February 1, 1955 |
Completed | May 14, 1955 |
In service | 1955 |
Identification | IMO number: 5088227 |
Status | Moored at Stockton, CA 38.057521°N 121.500494°W / 38.057521; -121.500494 |
Notes | Original name Wappen von Hamburg means "Coat of arms of Hamburg" in German. |
General characteristics | |
Tonnage | 2,496 GRT |
Beam | 13.24m |
Propulsion | Maybach diesel engines |
Speed | 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
Capacity | 1,955 (as a ferry): 1,600 passengers |
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