Specifications:
http://www.gemimodelleri.com model : 1/72 scale
Built by: Cantiere Navale di Taranto S.p.A., Taranto in Italy - 1952
Building number: 141
IMO: 5271070
Call Sigh: TC5444
Port of Registry: Istanbul
Tonnage: 1,042 GRT (Gross Registered Tons)
Engines: 2 Sulzer TD36 original diesel engines – total BHP 3,200 – KW 2,354
Screws: Twin
Service speed: 12 knots - Max 18 knots
Length: 74,46m
Width: 11.21m
Draught: 3.85m
Passengers: 2,100
MS Pasabahce is a remarkable all steel ferry which was ordered by “Turkive Denizcilik Isletmeleri A.S.” and she was completed in 1952 in the shipyards of Cantiere Navale di Taranto S.p.A., Taranto in Italy. Having been launched and completed she commenced her ferry service from west side of Istanbul across the Bosphorus River to the East, or Asian side of the city. She is officially operated by “Istanbul Deniz Otobüsleri A.S.” of Istanbul, but owned by “Turkiye Denizcilik Isletmeleri A.S.”