SAGA ROSE (ex SAGAFJORD) was originally built by Forges & Chantiers de la Mediterranee, La Seyne, France in 1965 for Norwegian America Line to operate the Oslo to New York service. She was sold to Cunard in 1980. She was chartered to Transocean Tours and renamed GRIPSHOLM. However, she suffered fire damage and was withdrawn. She was purchased by Saga Shipping in 1997 and refitted.
IMO number:
6416043
Name of ship:
SAGA ROSE
Call Sign:
C6ZU
Gross tonnage:
24528
Type of ship:
Passenger (Cruise) Ship
Year of build:
1965
Flag:
Bahamas
Status of ship:
In Service
Registered owner:
SAGA SHIPPING
Address:
Enbrook Park, High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone UNITED KINGDOM
Ship manager:
SAGA SHIPPING
Address:
Enbrook Park, High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone UNITED KINGDOM
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