MINERVA at Southampton 2nd Aug 2000
Keel laid 1987 by Okean as research ship /unfinished
1996 converted to passenger vessel as Minerva
Renamed 2003 Saga Pearl; 2003 Explorer II; 2004 Saga Pearl; 2005 Explorer II; 2005 Alexander Von Humboldt; 2005 Explorer II; 2006 Alexander Von Humboldt; 2007 Explorer II; 2008 Minerva
Owner: Swan Hellenic
Manager: P&O / Atholl Sg Corp.
GRT 12892, DWT 1500
Length 133, beam 20 metres
Twin screw diesel 16 kts
© Denis Hamerton