L'Austral
L'Austral is a cruise ship operated by Compagnie du Ponant and serves as the sister vessel of Le Boréal and Le Soléal. Built by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, the ship struck an uncharted rock near the Snares Islands and subsequently collided with a stony bank near Milford Sound in New Zealand, resulting in legal action against both Ponant and its captain.
L'Austral has a gross tonnage of 10,944 and accommodates up to 224 passengers on a lower berth basis, served by a crew of 140. The ship measures 142 metres in length with a beam of 18 metres, spanning 7 decks and offering 132 cabins in total. The vessel operates at a service speed of 14 knots.
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