Builders: Ansoldo Shipyards, Genoa-Sestri, Italy
Keel Laid: June 23rd, 1957

Launched: December 07th, 1958

Maiden voyage to New York: June 30th, 1960

Gross Tonnage: 33,340 tons

Dimensions: Length overall 760 feet, beam 92
feet, height 51 feet

Number of Decks: 11

Propelling machinery: two cylinder turbines,
double reduction, geared to two shafts

Two Bronze screw propellers

Service speed: 23 knots

Denny-Brown stabilizers with four automatic fins

Dual radar equipment

Air-conditioning system throughout the whole
ship with individual temperature control in
each cabin

Television installed in luxury suites/lounges