IMO 8919805
Built 1993, Meyer Werft, Germany
Tonnage 59 912 GT
Length 201,78 m
Width 32,60 m
Draught 6,80 m
Ice class 1 A Super
3 123 passengers
3 696 berths
350 cars
932 lane metres
4 MAN diesels, combined 31 800 kW
2 propellers
2 bow thrusters
1 stern thruster
Speed 22 knots
The Silja Europa seems to have become a new favourite of mine to photograph, now that she's sailing from Helsinki. Perhaps its the charm of the largest ferry on the Baltic, or simply the fact that I first got interested in ferries around the time she entered service. And it's a good thing I photographed her too, as she's now recieved Tallink hull markings and hence the appearance seen on these images is now history. And speaking of history, for an up-to-date history of the ship, see this entry.
The photographs below show the Silja Europa departing Helsinki West Harbour on the evening of 20 May 2013, photographed from Sisä-Hattu. Click on the images to see them in larger size.
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| Upright photos seem to have become a recent trend in my photos. This day was particularly good, as the low water levels revealed unusually much of the rocks on the shore. |
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| Bulky, yes, but how many ships out there have the bulk so brilliantly designed? Or have so many windows for that matter. |
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| Rocks on rocks. |
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| The algae really makes the shot. Also notice the mirage-like Finnstar-class ship in the distance. |
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