History
Doulos was purchased in 1977 and sold in March 2010. Constructed in 1914, Doulos was recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest active ocean-going passenger ship. Over the 32 years she was in service with GBA Ships, Doulos welcomed over 22 million people on board during 601 ports of call in 108 countries. During that time, the vessel covered more than 360,000 nautical miles - equivalent to sailing around the world 16 times!
Doulos Statistics
| TOTAL VISITORS | 22,219,916 |
| PROGRAMME ATTENDANCE | 3,749,375 |
| BOOKS PURCHASED ON BOARD | 16,930,297 |
| NAUTICAL MILES SAILED | 364,394 |
| TOTAL PORTS OF CALL | 601 |
| COUNTRIES & TERRITORIES VISITED | 108 |
| DIFFERENT PORTS VISITED | 295 |
Technical Specifications
| Call Sign | 9HKF |
| Port of Registry | Valletta, Malta |
| Type | Passenger |
| Built | 1914, Newport News, USA |
| Classification | Registro Italiano Navale (RINA), (Reg No. 23152) |
| Tonnage | 6818 GRT 2230 NRT 2055 DWT 5447 LDT |
Capacities |
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| Persons | 414 |
| Cargo (Books) | 1037 m³ |
| Dry Provisions | 220 m³ |
| Cold Provisions | 72 m³ |
| Fuel | 862 m³ |
| Lube Oil | 50 m³ |
| Fresh Water | 1720 m³ |
Dimensions |
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| Length |
130.35m |
| Breadth | 16.60 m |
| Design Draught | 5.54 m |
Equipment |
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| Main Propulsion Engine | GMT C4218SS V-18 cyl. 4-stroke 5958 kW (8100 bhp) Intermediate Fuel Renk Reduction Gear Fixed Pitch Propellor |
| Electrical Plant | 3 AC Gen Sets 380V 50Hz: - 2 Bergen KRG 6 (1125 kVA) - 1 Bergen KRG 5 (750 kVA) |
| Air Compressors | 2 Hatlapa W280 30 bar 1 Hamworthy 2TF5 30 bar |
| Steering | AEG Electrohydraulic |
| Refrigeration | Carrier R-134A Direct Expansion |
| Air Conditioning | AMP R-22 Chilled Water 9 Fan Rooms 15 Fan Systems |
| Deck Machinery | HYCOM Electro-hydraulic Windlass Hydraulic Capstan (2 drums) 1 Palfinger Crane - 39.2 kN (4 t) SWL @ 2.5-14 m |