RMS Windsor Castle
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RMS Windsor Castle

ocean liner launched in 1960


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Service Entry
1960
Manufacturer
Cammell Laird
Vessel Type
steamship
IMO Number
5391923
Aliases
IMO 5391923

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RMS Windsor Castle was a British ocean liner and cruise ship that entered service in 1959. Operated by the Union-Castle Line, it offered passenger services between the United Kingdom and South Africa. The ship could accommodate over 1,600 passengers and featured luxurious amenities, including swimming pools, bars, and entertainment venues. During its service, RMS Windsor Castle was involved in various incidents, including a collision with a Norwegian freighter in 1967. The ship was eventually sold in 1977 and underwent several name changes before being scrapped in 2005. RMS Windsor Castle remains a notable part of maritime history, representing the heyday of ocean liners and passenger travel between Europe and Africa.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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Windsor Castle, (1960)
Book Ocean Liners of the 20th Century Illustration
Author Gordon Newell
Published Superior Publishing Company, Seattle,
Pages 79, 91, 188