SAGA PEARL II

scrapped

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Beached at Aliaga 25.07.22 Towed by Tug Christos XLIII https://www.puentedemando.com/final-para-el-elegante-astor-varado-para-desguace-en-aliaga/

Former Astor en route to breakers in Aliaga

The 'Saga Pearl II', renamed 'Pearl' for its last voyage, has been taken in tow by the Greek-flagged tug “Christos XLIII” (IMO: 9080895) and left the port of Piraeus in afternoon of July 23m 2022, on its way to being scrapped in Aliaga with an ETA as of July 25. Since May 2019 she has been moored at Perama, a month after she was acquired by Aqua Explorer Holdings Ltd. and renamed “Pearl II”, bringing to an end an aborted project that would have seen it converted into one of the world’s largest private yachts. Previously owned by Saga Cruises, a British company, the “Saga Pearl II” was acquired at auction in mid-2009 to replace the “Saga Rose”, withdrawn in December of that year. In service for 41 years, she has previously sailed as "Astor" (1981-1985), "Arkona" (1985-2001) and "Astoria" (2001-2009). She should not be confused with the second "Astor", built in 1985 and with a very similar maritime stamp. Report with photo: https://www.puentedemando.com/el-crucero-pearl-sale-de-el-pireo-para-desguace-en-turquia/

Cruise ship damaged yachts in Dartmouth

The "Saga Pearl II" damaged four yachts while being piloted by the piloted by harbourmaster Captain Mark Cooper at Dartmouth harbour. The four leisure boats suffered superficial damage in the incident in the morning of Aug 29, 2018. Boat owners were running from their vessels in pyjamas as the cruise ship edged towards the boats. The Dart Harbour Authority was currently tracking down the owners of the boats involved and investigated the incident. The ship has been berthed on the mainstream moorings. No one was hurt in the incident. Records from the incident awere re being collated and will be analysed. Damage to the yachts will be thoroughly assessed and any damage caused by the "Saga Pearl 2" will be rectified by the ship's insurance. Reports with photos and video: https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/sailors-run-away-huge-cruise-1947439# http://www.dartmouth-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=114474&headline=Yachts%20in%20River%20Dart%20%27clipped%27%20by%20cruise%20ship§ionIs=news&searchyear=2018 https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/29/massive-cruise-ship-entering-harbour-smashes-into-luxury-yachts-7894558/