MV Sydney 2000
 MV Sydney 2000 in Sydney Cove, January 2013
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sydney 2000 |
| Owner | Captain Cook Cruises |
| Port of registry | Cairns |
| Builder | |
| Launched | 17 July 1998 |
| Completed | 1998 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 63.00 m (206 ft 8 in) |
| Beam | 12 m (39 ft 4 in) |
| Draught | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Capacity | 700 passengers |
MV Sydney 2000 is a cruise ship operating on Sydney Harbour. It holds the title for being the largest cruise ship operating on the harbour. Built in 1998 by Oceanfast in Henderson, Western Australia, it soon commenced operations as a three deck and five private dining room floating restaurant. The ship is owned by Captain Cook Cruises.[1][2]
On 18 July 2008, Sydney 2000 hosted Pope Benedict XVI on his journey from Rose Bay to Barangaroo for the official World Youth Day 2008 welcoming.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Sydney 2000 - 9170690 - Inland Passenger Ship". Maritime Connector website. Maritime Connector. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ "Captain Cook Cruises | Company History". Tourism Industry Council NSW website. Tourism Industry Council NSW. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ "Comfort amid tight security on harbour cruise". Sydney Morning Herald website. Sydney Morning Herald. 17 July 2008. Archived from the original on 14 April 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ "MV Sydney 2000 hosts Pope Benedict XVI". e Travel Blackboard website. e Travel Blackboard. 18 July 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
External links
Media related to MV Sydney 2000 at Wikimedia Commons- Sydney 2000
