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The last born of the shipyards of Saint-Nazaire and the first of a new generation of steamers with a very original design is due to begin this Thursday its sea trials. In completion at Penhoët docking station since its launch. water last January, the Celebrity Edge (J34) was transferred yesterday to form-lock Joubert. It is from there that he must start this afternoon for a campaign of a few days off Belle-Ile. It will test the various systems of the ship, especially navigation and propulsion. At least one other series of trials will take place before delivery, which is expected later this November.
The Celebrity Edge during its transfer yesterday in form Joubert (©: BERNARD BIGER – ATLANTIC WORKSHOP)
The Celebrity Edge in the form of Joubert (©: BERNARD BIGER – ATLANTIC WORKSHOP)
Designed for the high-end market, the Celebrity Edge measures 306 meters long and 39 meters wide and has a gauge of 129,500 GT. It will have 1467 cabins.
Under construction since spring, its first sistership, the future Celebrity Apex (K34) will come into service in spring 2020. Two other units (L34 and M34) have been ordered by the American company for the moment Celebrity Cruises. These boats are to be delivered by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in the fall of 2021 and in the fall of 2022.
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