S/S SAMSUN / TCSL
TURKISH MARINE LINES









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S/S Samsun anchored off Besiktas in Istanbul Strait, 1973. Partially seen black hull is either of S/S Tırhan or S/S Etrusk. In wider angle below, M/V General A.F.Cebesoy is behind Samsun, tied up by the stern to the same buoy.

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Built in 1951 at S.A Ansaldo, Genoa, Italy.
Grt/Net : 6543/3558.
L/B/D : 132/17.3/10.3 m.
Engine: S.A Ansoldo made, 2 steam turbines, 4400 hp each. Twin screws. 19 kn speed. Swimming pool!
Boilers and auxillary engines overhauled in Netherlands, 1964.

Sister Ship :
S/S Iskenderun / TCSK

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Close-up from above picture.