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	*Steamship "TOPAZ"* This wonderful vessel was built in 1988 in Kralevitse, Yugoslavia. Later was modernised in 1997 in Turku, Finland when the unique interiors were created which turned the vessel into a beautiful and comfortable aqua villa from a fairy-tale. The flag of the Russian Federation was hoisted on June 4, 1997 and the vessel was consecrated by father Stepan, the priest of the Church of Velikomuchennitsa Tsarina Alexandra, Turku, Finland

Since 07.06.97 when the modernized vessel was commissioned it has traveled over 14000 miles all over the seas washing Europe and there have not been any problems as far as navigation and technical performance are concerned. From November 8, 1998 till February 26, 1999 the steam ship was at the yard of “Brodogradilishte Kralevitsa”, Croatia, where it passed docking. All the main mechanisms and systems ensuring functioning of the vessel were overhauled and repaired. All the above proves that the Topaz is a wonderful ship comprising safety, reliability and comfort which is purposed for cruise voyages of any distance and complicacy Nevertheless one can have great time with friends during 3- or 5-hour (and more) voyage along the coast of the Bolshoi Sochi enjoying its beautiful landscapes and dolphins playing in line with the ship. Depending on your wish the meal will be laid either in the wardroom or in the fresh air on the passenger deck and the assortment of dishes and beverages will be in full compliance with the high standards of hotel Radisson - SAS - Lazournaya. Irrespective of whether you are an inveterate angler or a beginner your heart will sink when you see the live silver of fish sparkling on the hook of your spinning. According to your wish during several minutes the cook will turn it into a tasty dish which will be served to you. You will get a brand new exciting experience of swimming in the open sea feeling the abyss of 100-200 m and more below. Onboard there is equipment enabling to hold mini-discos on the passenger deck. Nobody can remain indifferent seeing the fairy-tale splendour of the ship when playing lights by night she follows dark and warm sea wave and passes the night Sochi displaying its beauties.
	Year and place of construction / modernization	1988, Yugoslavia
	Register class	КМ Л3 1-А2
	IMO number	8520953
	Maximum speed (knots)	14
	Length overall, m	44,5
	Breadth overall, m	8,8
	Depth in midshipsection, m	4,6
	Depth moulded, m	18,6
	Draft	2,7
	Gross tonnage, t	493
	Deadweight (carrying capacity), t	54
	Main engines power, kW	DVS (Ulianik) 2х1320
	Fuel consumption in sea, t	880 kg/h each ME
	Crew number	14 и 18 пассажиров
	Duration of sail, days	5

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