CS Salamis Glory
CS Salamis Glory was a Cyprus-registered cruise ship that operated under several names and owners from 1962 until its scrapping in 2010.
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Overview
CS Salamis Glory was a small passenger cruise ship and former liner whose service career extended across nearly five decades. Built at the Uljanik shipyard in Pula, then in Yugoslavia, the vessel was launched in November 1961 and completed in September 1962 for Companhia de Navegação Costeira of Brazil. It entered service under the name Anna Nery and was registered in Rio de Janeiro. The ship was designed for mixed passenger service, with accommodation for approximately 420 passengers in first and second class, and was powered by two diesel engines capable of a maximum speed of about 17.5 knots. The vessel initially operated in Brazilian waters, including services associated with Rio de Janeiro and Santos. Its early career was disrupted by a boiler explosion and, in October 1963, by a collision with the tanker Presidente Deodoro off Haifa, Israel. The damage kept the ship out of service for almost a year. After returning to operation, Anna Nery served on Brazilian coastal routes, transatlantic services, and seasonal cruises. Ownership moved to Lloyd Brasileiro in 1967, reflecting the vessel's transition within Brazil's passenger-shipping sector. The decline of traditional passenger-liner operations led to Anna Nery being withdrawn from service in 1978. It was then sold to Kavolines Corp SA and operated by the Greek company Hellenic Cruises. During the change of ownership and associated refitting, the vessel briefly carried the names Danaos and Constellation. Under the Constellation identity, it undertook a varied international itinerary, including voyages between Piraeus and Durban and later cruises from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Mexico and Alaska. The vessel's career illustrates how older liners were repeatedly adapted for the expanding cruise market as scheduled passenger services declined. In 1987, the cruise operator using Constellation became bankrupt, and the ship remained inactive for approximately four years. The Hellenic Industrial Development Bank took control in 1988. A subsequent Greek owner acquired the ship in 1992 and renamed it Morning Star, placing it into Pacific cruise service. It later became Regency Spirit, was registered in Nassau, and was operated by the United States-based Regency Cruises on Mexican coastal itineraries in winter and Mediterranean itineraries in summer. Regency Cruises entered bankruptcy protection in 1995, and the vessel was seized in Nice. Salamis Cruises acquired the ship at auction in 1996 and renamed it Salamis Glory. Registered in Limassol, Cyprus, it became associated with Eastern Mediterranean cruising from Limassol, visiting destinations in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Greece, and Egypt. A major refit in 2000 increased the vessel's accommodation to 222 cabins, eight passenger decks, and a nominal capacity of about 600 passengers. After refitting, the ship measured approximately 150.9 metres in overall length, had a gross tonnage of about 10,392 tons, and cruised at roughly 16 knots. The ship's later career was marked by a serious collision near Haifa on 30 August 2007. Salamis Glory struck the small cargo vessel Shelly; Shelly sank immediately and two of its crew members died. The incident was the second major collision associated with the vessel after the 1963 accident. Salamis Cruises ultimately sold the ship for scrap in November 2009 for 530,000 euros. Its name was shortened to Glory for the final voyage to Alang, India, where it arrived in December 2009. The vessel was dismantled in 2010, ending the operational history of a ship that had served under seven principal names and moved between liner, coastal, and cruise operations.
History
The vessel later known as CS Salamis Glory was built by Uljanik at Pula, Yugoslavia, under yard number 237. It was launched on 5 November 1961 and completed in September 1962 for Companhia de Navegação Costeira, a Brazilian shipping company. Delivered to Santos in October 1962 and registered in Rio de Janeiro, it entered service as Anna Nery. As built, the ship was 150 metres long overall, had a 20-metre beam, displaced approximately 10,444 gross register tons, and could carry about 420 passengers in first and second class. Two diesel engines gave it a maximum speed of approximately 17.5 knots. Anna Nery experienced mechanical and navigational problems early in its career. A boiler explosion occurred shortly after entering service. In October 1963, the ship collided with the tanker Presidente Deodoro off Haifa, Israel, and remained out of service for nearly a year while repairs were carried out. Between 1965 and 1968 it worked on routes linking Rio de Janeiro and Santos. It subsequently served on Brazilian coastal and transatlantic routes, while also being used for seasonal cruises. Ownership transferred to Lloyd Brasileiro in 1967. The contraction of the conventional passenger-liner business caused the ship to be withdrawn from service in 1978. It was sold to Kavolines Corp SA and placed under the operation of Hellenic Cruises. During refitting and ownership changes, it was briefly renamed Danaos and then Constellation. In 1983, the ship operated between Piraeus and Durban. Later refitted for cruise use, it sailed from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Mexico and Alaska. The company operating it went bankrupt in 1987, leaving the vessel inactive for approximately four years. The Hellenic Industrial Development Bank took control in 1988. A new Greek owner acquired the ship in 1992 and renamed it Morning Star. It entered Pacific cruise service and was later renamed Regency Spirit. Registered in Nassau and operated by Regency Cruises, it served the Mexican coast during winter and the Mediterranean during summer. When Regency Cruises sought bankruptcy protection in 1995, the ship was seized in Nice. Salamis Cruises bought it at auction in 1996 and gave it the name Salamis Glory. Under the Salamis Glory name, the ship was registered in Limassol and operated primarily in the Eastern Mediterranean. Its itineraries included Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Greece, and Egypt, with Limassol functioning as its principal operating base. A substantial refit in 2000 provided 222 cabins and eight passenger decks, increasing the stated capacity to about 600 passengers. The post-refit vessel was approximately 150.9 metres long, measured about 10,392 tons gross, and had a cruising speed of approximately 16 knots. On 30 August 2007, Salamis Glory collided with the small cargo ship Shelly near Haifa. Shelly sank immediately and two crew members died. The accident was the second significant collision in the vessel's history. Salamis Cruises sold the ship for scrap on 24 November 2009. The sale price was reported as 530,000 euros. For the delivery voyage to India, the ship's name was shortened to Glory. It arrived at Alang on 22 December 2009 and was dismantled there in 2010.
- 2010
Dismantling at Alang
[1]The vessel was broken up at Alang, India.
- 2009
Sale for scrap
[1]The ship was sold for scrap for 530,000 euros and renamed Glory for its final voyage to Alang.
- 2007
Collision with Shelly
[1]The vessel collided with Shelly near Haifa; the cargo ship sank and two crew members died.
- 2000
Major refit
[1]A refit expanded the ship's accommodation to 222 cabins and eight passenger decks, with capacity reported at approximately 600 passengers.
- 1996
Acquisition by Salamis Cruises
[1]Salamis Cruises purchased the vessel at auction and renamed it Salamis Glory.
- 1995
Regency Cruises bankruptcy protection
[1]After Regency Cruises filed for bankruptcy protection, the ship was seized in Nice.
- 1992
Renamed Morning Star
[1]A Greek owner acquired the vessel, renamed it Morning Star, and returned it to cruise operations in the Pacific.
- 1987
Operator bankruptcy and lay-up
[1]The cruise company operating Constellation went bankrupt, and the vessel remained out of service for approximately four years.
- 1978
Withdrawal from Brazilian passenger service
[1]The ship was withdrawn as the traditional passenger-liner market declined, then sold to Kavolines Corp SA and operated by Hellenic Cruises.
- 1967
Transfer to Lloyd Brasileiro
[1]Ownership of the vessel transferred to Lloyd Brasileiro.
Products and positioning
A small-scale international cruise vessel focused in its later years on Eastern Mediterranean itineraries from Cyprus, with a service history spanning traditional liner operations, regional passenger routes, and leisure cruising.
Cruise ship · 1996
CS Salamis Glory
The ship's final operating identity. Registered in Limassol and operated by Salamis Cruises, it served Eastern Mediterranean cruise itineraries from Cyprus, visiting destinations including Greece, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. Following its 2000 refit, it offered 222 cabins across eight passenger decks and had a reported capacity of about 600 passengers.
Passenger liner · 1962
Anna Nery
The original identity of the vessel, used from its completion in 1962. Built for Brazilian service, Anna Nery carried passengers on coastal, transatlantic, and seasonal cruise routes and was initially configured for approximately 420 passengers in first and second class.
Brand decisions
2009
Retirement and sale for recyclingStrategyBackground
After almost five decades of service and a career spanning several operators, the vessel was no longer retained for commercial cruising.
Action taken
Salamis Cruises sold the ship for scrap and shortened its name to Glory for the delivery voyage to Alang.
Aftermath
The ship arrived at Alang in December 2009 and was dismantled in 2010.
Scrap sale price. 530,000 euros (Sale reported on 24 November 2009)
2000
Refit for expanded cruise accommodationGeneration changeBackground
The older vessel continued operating in the cruise market and required refurbishment to support its passenger business.
Action taken
The ship was extensively refitted, with 222 cabins, eight passenger decks, and a reported capacity of approximately 600 passengers.
Aftermath
The refitted ship continued Eastern Mediterranean operations with a cruising speed of approximately 16 knots.
1996
Acquisition and renaming by Salamis CruisesM&ABackground
The ship became available after the bankruptcy proceedings involving Regency Cruises and its seizure in Nice.
Action taken
Salamis Cruises acquired the vessel at auction and renamed it Salamis Glory.
Aftermath
The ship entered a later phase of service from Limassol, concentrating on Eastern Mediterranean cruising.
Recent events
- 2010
Former Salamis Glory dismantled at Alang[1]
Other
After arriving at Alang in December 2009, the former cruise ship was broken up in 2010.
- 2009
Salamis Glory sold for scrapping[1]
Other
The vessel was sold for 530,000 euros in November 2009 and prepared for its final voyage to Alang, India. Its name was shortened to Glory for the delivery trip.
- 2007
Salamis Glory collides with cargo ship Shelly near Haifa[1]
Other
The cruise ship collided with the small cargo vessel Shelly near Haifa, Israel. Shelly sank immediately and two of its crew members died.
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