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The 89,600-ton MSC Musica, shown in this
artist's rendering, will be MSC's largest ship, and debut July 1
(2006) with a 7-night Mediterranean program from Venice. It features
calls in Bari (Italy), Katakolon (Greece), Izmir (Turkey), Istanbul and
Dubrovnik. The vessel will carry 2,550 passengers. |
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The ship's funnel was constructed with a
new technique that results in a perfectly smooth exterior to reduce wind
resistance. Shown here just before it was lifted into place atop the
ship, it weighs 65 tons, is 36 feet high and has a 196-foot
circumference. |
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The ship is shown here at the Chantiers
de l'Atlantique yard in the building dock just before it was flooded,
allowing the vessel to float for the first time. |
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Once afloat, MSC Musica was towed to the
finishing dock at the St. Nazaire (France) yard, where it will
remain until sea trials, while the interior is fitted out. |
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