America (II)/Australis/Italis/Noga/ Alferdoss/American Star 1940 - 1994 |
An artist's impression of the America in New York. |
The First Class Restaurant of the America. |
Sporting the bright colours of the Chandris Line, the America was given a new career under the name Australis. |
The poor state of the former America as she appears today. Severed in half, she is a sad sight for any ship-buff. (Photo courtesy of Darren Byrne) |
The America/Australis/Italis/Noga/Alferdoss/American Star - Specifications: | |
Length: | 723 feet (220.8 m) |
Beam: | 94 feet (28.7 m) |
Tonnage: | 33,961 gross tons |
Service speed: | 22.5 knots |
Engines: | Steam turbines turning two propellers. |
Passengers: | 1,046 people (Increased to 2,258 people when rebuilt as the Australis.) |