Tikhiy Don (ship)

The Tikhiy Don (Russian: Тихий Дон) is a Vladimir Ilyich-class (project 301, BiFa125M) Soviet/Russian river cruise ship, cruising in the VolgaNeva basin. The ship was built by VEB Elbewerften Boizenburg/Roßlau at their shipyard in Boizenburg, East Germany, and entered service in 1977. 2004–2015 owned and operated by Grand Circle Cruise Line.[4] Her home port is currently Rostov-on-Don.

Tikhiy Don at quay on 14 July 2009
History
NameTikhiy Don
Owner
  • 2005–2015: Grand Circle Cruise Line
  • 2016–2019: Doninturflot
OperatorPhoenix
Port of registry
RouteRostov-on-DonAstrakhanSaint Petersburg for domestic and MoscowSaint Petersburg for foreign tourists
BuilderElbewerften Boizenburg/Roßlau, Boizenburg
Yard number330[1]
CompletedMarch 1977
In service1977
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and type Vladimir Ilyich-class river cruise ship
Tonnage5,640 GT[1]
Displacement3,570 tons;[1]
Length125.0 m (410.1 ft)[1]
Beam16.7 m (55 ft)[1]
Draught2.75 m (9.0 ft)[1]
Decks5 (4 passenger accessible)
Installed power3 x 6ЧРН36/45 (ЭГ70-5)2,208 kilowatts (2,961 hp)[1][2]
Propulsion3 propellers[1]
Speed26.2 km/h (16.3 mph; 14.1 kn)
Capacity216 passengers[1]
Crew98[3]

Features

The ship has restaurant, bar, conference hall and library.[5]

See also

References

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