The M/V ''Quiberon'' was a

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operated by

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between 1982 and 2002. She then operated on the

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for Euroferrys under the name Guila D'Abundo. In 2010, she was renamed ''D'Abundo'' and sent to

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for scrapping.

Routes served

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and

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1982-1989 *

, with winter sailings on

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as well, 1989-2002 *

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fire in July 1992 which claimed the life of one crew member. Crossing from Plymouth to Roscoff on 17 July with 1,034 passengers aboard, the

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put out an emergency call which resulted in British and French air sea rescue helicopters scrambling to the ship's aid. The fire was extinguished by the ship's own crew before land-based assistance could come aboard, but passengers were mustered and lifeboats swung out as a precaution. Quiberon remained out of service for much of the rest of the summer season, not reappearing from repairs until the end of August. As a result of this fire, the ship received some rather unflattering newspaper headlines. From her launch and throughout her service with Brittany Ferries her Port of Registry was Stockholm.

Onboard facilities

Facilities available on board the ''Quiberon'' included 2 cinemas, 2 restaurants, a Salon de Thé, 4 shops and more than 280 cabins. She received a full renovation prior to entering service in 1982 and another one in 1990.

Statistics

*Gross tonnage: 11,813 *Length: 129 m *Beam: 21.06 m *Speed: 20 knots *Crew: 100 *Cars: 260 *Passengers: 1,302

References

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