Silver Spirit Floated Out

[Captain Rhone]

For those of you that did not hear about it yet, the Silver Spirit was floated out today at the Fincantieri shipyard. A photo of the ship can be seen here (before she left the dock).

 

http://www.ferrovie.it/ferrovie.vis/timdettvp.php?id=5243

[WesW]

Captain Rhone, great find, buono pictura!

 

Here is the translation of Italian to English:

 

February 27 in the establishment of Ancona it was launched "Silver Spirit", the first ship from extra crossbrace-luxury ordered to Fincantieri from the group Silversea, one of the operating bosses in the distribution of the tourism from extra crossbrace luxury. With the launch of this unity Fincantieri enters at full title in the segment of the ships of luxury of middle dimension. The site of Ancona, with the accomplishment of this ship destined to go on duty within the end of this year, it is started to become the fourth pole Fincantieri dedicated to this type of production after those of Monfalcone, Marghera and Genoa-Sestri Putting. To the ceremony, Manfredi Lefebvre of Ovid and Amerigo they are intervened Perasso, respectively President and Director Delegated of Silversea, and for Fincantieri the President Corrado Antonini and the director Delegated Giuseppe Drink. Godmother of the launch was the lady Silvia Lefebvre of Ovid, sister of the armatore.

 

With a length of 195 meters and about dirty tonnage of tons 36mila, the new unity will be able to accommodate beyond 540 passengers in 270 booths and 34 suite beneficiaries from quite 378 limb of the crew. It almost whole of the booths available of the hosts will have seen outside and will be provided of a spacious private balcony beyond that of a bright zone day provided of ALL of THE confort. To meet the flavor of a public one especially demanding like the European one, the inside preparation, studied in the special minimum, will lend a lot of caution to the care of the detail and to the choice of the materials. "Silver Spirit" will offer a wide range of entertainments on board - from the gymnasium to the casino, from the theater to the boutiques. For charm and elegance the ship will remember the large luxurious yacht.

 

After "Silver Spirit", the site of Ancona will be pledged in the accomplishment of other two extra ships-luxury for another society French armatrice. This way Fincantieri will consolidate so, with renewed engagement in the search for solutions progettuali to the avangua

[dougburns]

FANTASTIC! Now my confidence in the schedule is re-invigorated! Guess I checked the shipyard website a couple of days too soon.

[meow!]

The following is copied and pasted from the "news" section of the Fincantieri site. It should be easier to read than the "computer translated" version above:

 

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Friday, February 27, 2009

LUXURY SHIP “SILVER SPIRIT” LAUNCHED IN ANCONA

 

Today at Ancona shipyard there was the launch of the “Silver Spirit”, the first luxury cruise ship ordered from Fincantieri by Silversea Group, one of the leading players in luxury cruises. The launch marks Fincantieri’s entry into the market sector for medium-size luxury ships.

With the construction of this vessel, due to enter service at the end of the year, Ancona shipyard becomes the fourth Fincantieri yard devoted to building this type of ship, alongside Monfalcone, Marghera and Genoa-Sestri Ponente.

 

Present at the ceremony were, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio and Amerigo Perasso, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Silversea respectively, and, representing Fincantieri the Chairman, Corrado Antonini and the Chief Executive Officer, Giuseppe Bono. Godmother to the ship was Mrs. Silvia Lefebvre d’Ovidio, the owner’s sister.

 

195 metres long and with a gross tonnage of 36,000 tonnes, the new ship will be able to accommodate, in her 270 cabins and 34 suites, over 540 passengers who will be attended by a crew of 378. Virtually all the passenger cabins will have a sea view and a spacious private veranda in addition to a light, airy living area provided with every comfort.

In order to meet the high expectations of European guests, great attention will be devoted to the interior decor and choice of materials. The “Silver Spirit” will provide a wide range of amenities on board – from a gym to a casinò, theatre and boutiques. Her grace and style will recall large luxury yachts.

 

Following the “Silver Spirit”, Ancona shipyard will be engaged in the construction of a further two luxury ships. Fincantieri will thus further consolidate its specialisation in the sector of small and medium luxury ships, renewing its efforts to seek out cutting edge design solutions,.

[Prince]

That is VERY exciting! I am looking forward to sailing on the new ship next year.

[WesW]

Here is Silversea news release on the Spirit floating out posted tonight on http://www.cruisindustrynews.com

 

3/2/09 - Silversea Floats Out Silver Spirit

Silversea Cruises' newest ultra-luxury ship, Silver Spirit, reached an important milestone on Friday, February 27 when she was transferred ("floated out" in shipbuilding parlance) from dry dock to wet dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

 

Silver Spirit's first connection with the sea was marked by an official ceremony at the shipyard attended by senior management from Silversea and Fincantieri. Over the coming months, the new build will undergo her final outfitting works and be ready for delivery in December.

 

“This is the dawn of a new era of luxury cruising for Silversea and the industry at large”, declared Manfredi Lefebvre, Silversea chairman. “Much planning and collaboration has gone into the design of our newborn, and it is exciting both as a company, and personally, to see Silver Spirit evolve through the final phases of her construction."

 

On December 23, the all-suite luxury ship will embark on an 11-day "Holiday Spirit" maiden voyage, sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon, followed on January 3 by a 16-day "Maiden Crossing" from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale, where a formal naming ceremony will be held on January 21.

 

After the event, Silver Spirit will set a course for New York on a fascinating Grand Inaugural Voyage. During this magnificent 91-day "Spirit of South America" journey, guests will visit more than 45 ports in over 20 different countries and island destinations across two continents. Highlights include a visit to Rio de Janeiro in time for Carnival, a journey around the end of the earth at Cape Horn, an in-depth exploration of the Mexican Riviera and a crossing of the Panama Canal.

 

After completing her inaugural season, Silver Spirit will spend the summer in the Mediterranean and then reposition to the Caribbean for fall and winter cruises.

[meow!]

Any update on this one? Such as cabin floor plans, pictures of prefabricated cabin modules, details on restaurants, the theatre and public areas?

[lord of the seas]

Any update on this one? Such as cabin floor plans, pictures of prefabricated cabin modules, details on restaurants, the theatre and public areas?

 

I think that we are all glued to the Seabourn Odyssey. :)