The ORIANA data visits by the Tenerife port authorities, only dates back from May of 1996 and mentions 79 visits made by this emblematic ship in Santa Cruz harbour, including today.The previous visit was carried out in January 2011 and the inaugural call took place on 14th April 1995 during her maiden voyage.
Today there has been a glorious and sunny day much to the joy of the passengers onboard ORIANA like the ones on BOUDICCA and ISLAND ESCAPE, also in port.The call of the british vessel lasted until half 10 pm, an extented visit since she was scheduled to leave at 6. Next stop Arrecife in Lanzarote.
Thanks to the new AIS receiver in Hierro island(and to the excelent conditions in propagation recently) we've been able to know "to the minute" her route since she sailed from Funchal.Photos & Text: © Antonio Sáez - Tenerife.
Antonio Sáez is one of the most active ship spotters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, he doesn't miss to photograph his ships with fantastic sunrise conditions and nocturnal ambience, making his photos quite unique. You can keep close with Antonio's work following Sergio@cruises blog and o Porto da Graciosa where he updates frequently about Tenerife ship activity.
"As with her cherished namesake and her sister the sacred CANBERRA, old acquaintance will be more than enough to ensure that whenever the great ships of Britain are brought to mind, another ORIANA shall now never be forgot."
sexta-feira, 25 de março de 2011
ORIANA brings the summer to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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