SS Federico C.

Federico C. at Hamburg in 1969.
History
Name	1958–1983: Federico C. 1983–1983: Royale 1983–1988: StarShip Royale 1988–2000: SeaBreeze
Owner	1958–1983: Costa Cruises 1983–2000: Premier Cruises
Operator	1958–1983: Costa Cruises 1983–1988: Premier Cruise Line 1988–1997: Dolphin Cruise Lines 1997–2000: Premier Cruise Line
Port of registry	Panama (last registry)
Builder	Gio. Ansaldo & C., Sestri Ponente, Italy
Launched	31 March 1957
Completed	1958
Maiden voyage	1958
In service	March 1958
Out of service	September 2000
Refit	1989
Identification	IMO number: 5113230
Fate	Sunk off of Cape Henry on 17 December 2000.
General characteristics
Tonnage	21,000 GT
Length	605 ft (184.4 m)
Beam	79 ft (24.1 m)
Depth	8.6 m (28.2 ft)
Decks	9
Propulsion	Two De Laval steam turbines making a combined 44,500 kW (59,700 hp)
Speed	21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Capacity	840 passengers
Crew	400

SS Federico C. was a cruise ship that made headlines when its passengers were unloaded mid-way through their cruise and the vessel was put under arrest in Halifax Harbour.^[1] The ship then sank in international waters three months later. At the time of the sinking, It was owned by International Shipping Partners^[2] and insured for $20M while its scrap value was estimated at $5–6M.^[3][4]