Post by appia1978 on Oct 24, 2010 13:04:17 GMT -8
Hello,
I am searching for informations regarding the Swedish ship Apollo from 1964. It was sold in 1967 to Canada as the Manic. It operated mainly in Quebec. In 1978, it was again sold, this time to Greece.
In Greece, the Manic was renamed Ainos. This is the highest mountain on the island of Cefalonia, in Western Greece (1628 m). Until 1989 her route was between the small port of Poros, on Cefalonia and Kyllini on the Peloponess. The ferry was extremely popular amongst the locals.
I remember, that in the main bar were a few really big pictures, showing the ship in the Canadian winters. Very impresive! A funny little story is the following: From the first day of operations in Greece, the ferry had a small but significant inclination to the starboard side ;D She continued to travel so, until her last day in Greece!
The Ainos stayed on this route until 1989. Then, she was sold for services in the Saronic Gulf.
Finally, in 2003 this nice ferry sunk in the harbour of Keratsini. After 3 years, in 2006, the wreck was lift up and scrapped …
My queries now:
Until recently, I believed that the Manic was sold to Strintzis Lines or a subsidiary of it. But, is this true? A old friend recently told me, that the first year of operations, her funnel sign was different from them of Strintzis Lines. Unfortunately, Strintzis Lines doesn´t exist anymore and the follow up company don´t have the old archives.
So, my question is, does maybe anybody in this forum remember to whom the Manic was sold? Maybe also the exact date (some sources give 1978, is this correct)?
Does anybody maybe have old photos, showing the Manic shortly before her departure to Greece? Was it repainted in Canada? Was the ship ferried by a Greek crew?
Does anybody have interior pictures of her?
Also, does somebody maybe have brochures featuring the Manic during her stay in Canada?
I am including a picture taken by my father, at the beginning of the 80es. It shows the Ainos at the small port of Poros, on Cefalonia.
Thank you very much in advance!
Marcus
I am searching for informations regarding the Swedish ship Apollo from 1964. It was sold in 1967 to Canada as the Manic. It operated mainly in Quebec. In 1978, it was again sold, this time to Greece.
In Greece, the Manic was renamed Ainos. This is the highest mountain on the island of Cefalonia, in Western Greece (1628 m). Until 1989 her route was between the small port of Poros, on Cefalonia and Kyllini on the Peloponess. The ferry was extremely popular amongst the locals.
I remember, that in the main bar were a few really big pictures, showing the ship in the Canadian winters. Very impresive! A funny little story is the following: From the first day of operations in Greece, the ferry had a small but significant inclination to the starboard side ;D She continued to travel so, until her last day in Greece!
The Ainos stayed on this route until 1989. Then, she was sold for services in the Saronic Gulf.
Finally, in 2003 this nice ferry sunk in the harbour of Keratsini. After 3 years, in 2006, the wreck was lift up and scrapped …
My queries now:
Until recently, I believed that the Manic was sold to Strintzis Lines or a subsidiary of it. But, is this true? A old friend recently told me, that the first year of operations, her funnel sign was different from them of Strintzis Lines. Unfortunately, Strintzis Lines doesn´t exist anymore and the follow up company don´t have the old archives.
So, my question is, does maybe anybody in this forum remember to whom the Manic was sold? Maybe also the exact date (some sources give 1978, is this correct)?
Does anybody maybe have old photos, showing the Manic shortly before her departure to Greece? Was it repainted in Canada? Was the ship ferried by a Greek crew?
Does anybody have interior pictures of her?
Also, does somebody maybe have brochures featuring the Manic during her stay in Canada?
I am including a picture taken by my father, at the beginning of the 80es. It shows the Ainos at the small port of Poros, on Cefalonia.
Thank you very much in advance!
Marcus