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[[Image:Silver_Whisper1.jpg|thumb|right|240px|The Silver whisper docking ([[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]], Australia on 19 Jan 209)]]
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'''MV Silver Whisper''' ([[IMO ship identification number|IMO number]]: 9192179) is a cruise ship which entered service in 2000, and is operated by Silversea Cruises. The passenger capacity is 382 passengers, and there are 295 crew members. Her sister ship is the MV [[Silver Shadow (ship)]], and both ships were built by the Mariotti Shipyard in [[Genoa]], [[Italy]]. They both have a high space-to-passenger ratio at 74, providing more space per passenger than any other cruise ship. Space ratio is calculated by dividing a vessel's gross tonnage by its passenger capacity. The passenger-to-crew ratio is also high, at 1.31 to 1.
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|Ship image = [[File:Silver Whisper at Syndey - IMO 9192179 (4291633716).jpg|300px|alt=The ''Silver Whisper'' docked in Sydney Harbour, 2010.]]
|Ship caption = ''Silver Whisper'' docked in [[Sydney Harbour]], 2010.
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{{Infobox ship career
|Ship name = ''Silver Whisper''
|Ship owner =
|Ship operator = [[Silversea Cruises]]
|Ship registry = Nassau, {{nowrap|{{flag|Bahamas|civil}}}}
|Ship route =
|Ship ordered =
|Ship builder = Mariotti Shipyard in [[Genoa, Italy]]
|Ship original cost =
|Ship yard number =
|Ship way number =
|Ship laid down =
|Ship launched = 2 February 2000
|Ship completed =
|Ship christened = June 18, 2001<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.marinelink.com/news/christened-whisper-silver304563 |title=Silver Whisper Is Christened In Genoa, Italy |date=June 18, 2001 |publisher=Marine Link}}</ref> by <small>Marzia Lefebvre D'Ovidio</small>
| Ship status = In Service
|Ship acquired =
|Ship maiden voyage =
|Ship in service = 2001-present
|Ship refit = 2018<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/silversea-cruises-announces-refurbishment-for-silver-whisper-and-silver-wind |title=Silversea Announces Refurbishment for Silver Whisper, Silver Wind|date=Sep 25, 2017 |publisher=Travel Agent Central}}</ref>
|Ship out of service =
|Ship identification=
*[[Maritime call sign|Call sign]]: C6FN7
* {{IMO Number|9192179}}
* {{MMSI|308322000}}
|Ship notes =
}}
{{Infobox Ship Characteristics
|Ship type = [[Cruise ship]]
|Ship tonnage = {{GT|28,258}}
|Ship length = {{convert|610|ft|m|abbr=on}}
|Ship beam = {{convert|81.8|ft|m|abbr=on}}
|Ship draft = {{convert|19.6|ft|m|abbr=on}}
|Ship decks = 10
|Ship power = 2{{nbsp}}×{{nbsp}}[[Wärtsilä]] 8R46 (2{{nbsp}}×{{nbsp}}7,850 kW{{nbsp}})
|Ship propulsion = [[Diesel-electric]]; two [[ABB]] [[Azipod]] propulsion units
|Ship speed = {{convert|21|kn}}
|Ship capacity = 388 passengers
|Ship crew = 302
|Ship notes =
}}
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'''''Silver Whisper''''' is a [[cruise ship]] that entered service in 2001, and is operated by [[Silversea Cruises]].<ref>{{harvnb|Plowman|2004|p=278.}}</ref> The passenger capacity is 382 passengers, and there are 295 crew members. Her [[sister ship]] is {{ship||Silver Shadow|ship|2}}; both ships were built by the Mariotti Shipyard in [[Genoa]], [[Italy]]. They both have a high space-to-passenger ratio—the ship's [[gross tonnage]] divided by the passenger capacity—at 74, providing more space per passenger than any other cruise ship. The passenger-to-crew ratio is also high, at 1.31 to 1.


==Accommodations==
==Accommodations==
There are 194 outside suites, ranging in size from {{convert|287|sqft|m2}} to {{convert|1435|sqft|m2}}, and some 80% of them feature teak balconies.
There are 194 outside suites, ranging in size from {{convert|287|sqft|m2}} to {{convert|1435|sqft|m2}}; 80% of which feature teak balconies.


==Incidents==
== Destinations ==
On 6 January 2020, ''Silver Whisper'', left [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], to begin a journey that will take one hundred and forty days to visit sixty two port of calls on all [[Continent#Number|seven continents]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/18681-silversea-launches-seven-continent-world-cruise.html|title=Silversea Launches Seven Continent World Cruise|date=12 March 2018|access-date=13 March 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.travelandleisure.com/cruises/silversea-silver-whisper-cruise-continents? |last=Rizzo |first=Cailey |date=10 January 2020 |title=The First Cruise Ship to Touch All Seven Continents Just Set Sail |work=[[Travel + Leisure]] |accessdate=15 January 2020}}</ref> In March 2020, ''Silver Whisper'' was forced to end the Legends of Cruising world cruise due to the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic.
On the 8th of August 2008 at 07h00m GMT the Silver Whisper had a power cut when entering the [[Lisbon|Lisbon Port]], [[Portugal]]. It was later towed to the interior of the Port for repair.


==External links==
==References==
===Notes===
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{{Commonscat|Silver Whisper}}
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.silversea.com/silversea.aspx?id=300&page_type=Whisper&page_id=ourfleet&menu_type=Whisper Silversea Cruises page on Silver Whisper]


===Bibliography===
{{refbegin}}
* {{Plowman-Sitmar | pages=273–282}}
{{refend}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|IMO 9192179}}
*[http://www.silversea.com/ships/silver-whisper/ ''Silversea:'' Silver Whisper] – Silversea official site page about the ship
*[http://www.jn.pt/paginainicial/pais/concelho.aspx?Distrito=Lisboa&Concelho=Lisboa&Option=Interior&content_id=976784 JN: Lisbon 2008 ''Silver Whisper'' Incident]


<gallery>
Image:Silver_Whisper2.jpg|A tug boat controlling the docking of the Silver whisper ([[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]], Australia on 19 Jan 209)]]
</gallery>
{{Silversea ships}}
{{Silversea ships}}


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[[Category:Cruise ships]]
[[Category:Cruise ships]]
[[Category:Ships built in Genoa]]
[[Category:2000 ships]]
[[Category:Ships built by T. Mariotti]]

Latest revision as of 14:07, 27 March 2023

The Silver Whisper docked in Sydney Harbour, 2010.
Silver Whisper docked in Sydney Harbour, 2010.
History
NameSilver Whisper
OperatorSilversea Cruises
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas
BuilderMariotti Shipyard in Genoa, Italy
Launched2 February 2000
ChristenedJune 18, 2001[1] by Marzia Lefebvre D'Ovidio
In service2001-present
Refit2018[2]
Identification
StatusIn Service
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage28,258 GT
Length610 ft (190 m)
Beam81.8 ft (24.9 m)
Draft19.6 ft (6.0 m)
Decks10
Installed power2 × Wärtsilä 8R46 (2 × 7,850 kW )
PropulsionDiesel-electric; two ABB Azipod propulsion units
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Capacity388 passengers
Crew302

Silver Whisper is a cruise ship that entered service in 2001, and is operated by Silversea Cruises.[3] The passenger capacity is 382 passengers, and there are 295 crew members. Her sister ship is Silver Shadow; both ships were built by the Mariotti Shipyard in Genoa, Italy. They both have a high space-to-passenger ratio—the ship's gross tonnage divided by the passenger capacity—at 74, providing more space per passenger than any other cruise ship. The passenger-to-crew ratio is also high, at 1.31 to 1.

Accommodations

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There are 194 outside suites, ranging in size from 287 square feet (26.7 m2) to 1,435 square feet (133.3 m2); 80% of which feature teak balconies.

Destinations

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On 6 January 2020, Silver Whisper, left Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to begin a journey that will take one hundred and forty days to visit sixty two port of calls on all seven continents.[4][5] In March 2020, Silver Whisper was forced to end the Legends of Cruising world cruise due to the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic.

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Silver Whisper Is Christened In Genoa, Italy". Marine Link. 18 June 2001.
  2. ^ "Silversea Announces Refurbishment for Silver Whisper, Silver Wind". Travel Agent Central. 25 September 2017.
  3. ^ Plowman 2004, p. 278.
  4. ^ "Silversea Launches Seven Continent World Cruise". 12 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  5. ^ Rizzo, Cailey (10 January 2020). "The First Cruise Ship to Touch All Seven Continents Just Set Sail". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 15 January 2020.

Bibliography

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