MS Floria

For other uses, see Floria.

The ship as Carmen Del Mar in Ibiza in 2007.
History
Name	1970–1975: Floria 1975–2002: Villa De Agaete 2002–2008: Carmen Del Mar
Owner	1970–1975: Siljavarustamo 1975–1999: Trasmediterranea 1999–2002: Naviera Armas 2002–2008: Iscomar
Operator	1970–1975: Siljavarustamo 1975–1999: Trasmediterranea 1999–2002: Naviera Armas 2002–2008: Iscomar
Ordered	15 October 1968
Builder	Oy Wärtsilä Ab
Laid down	25 April 1969
Launched	28 August 1969
Christened	28 August 1969
In service	13 April 1970
Out of service	2008
Identification	Call sign: OGWG IMO number: 7000803
Fate	Scrapped in India in 2008
General characteristics
Tonnage	4,051 GRT 1,684 NRT 1,220 DWT
Length	101.60 m (333.3 ft)
Beam	18.53 m (60.8 ft)
Draught	5.00 m (16.40 ft)
Ice class	1A
Installed power	8 × 8-cyl Wärtsilä 824TS
Speed	19 knots (35 km/h; 22 mph)
Capacity	1,000 passengers 188 passenger berths 195 cars

M/S Floria was a ferry ordered by Siljarederiet Ab in 1968 and constructed by Oy Wärtsilä Ab between 1968 and 1970. It was set to sail between Turku and Stockholm. The ship has a sister-ship called MS Botnia.

History

1975–2002

In 1975 it was sold to Compañia Trasmediterranea S.A. and was renamed to Villa De Agaete. In 1999 it was sold to Naviera Armas S.A., and in 2002 it was sold again to Iscomar and renamed to Carmen Del Mar.

2002–2008

Whilst operating for Iscomar, the ship sailed on the route Denia-Palma. On the 2nd of July, 2007, the ship was held at Denia port due to poor hygiene and safety issues onboard. On the 18th of April, 2008, the ship hit the side of a smaller vessel, Manuel Azana, outside Ibiza. Later that year the ship was taken out of service.

On the 5th of September, 2008, the ship was sold to be scrapped in India.

External links

• "Floria". Meyer Werft.
• "m/s Floria (2)". Valkeatlaivat.