Felicity Ace

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Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: (BE) Zeebrugge
Date: 15/01/2006
Administrative data Technical data
name: Felicity Ace
built: 2005
call sign: 3ECX4
IMO: 9293911
flag: Panama
dimensions: 199.99 x 32.26 x 9.65 m
type: Ro-Ro carrier
capacity: 5232 cars
10 decks
speed: 20.50 kn
former name(s): new name(s):
No known former names No known new names
We also have pictures of this vessel under the folowing name(s).
Extra info:
The ship sailed from Emden, Germany, on 10 February 2022 crossing the North Atlantic heading for Davisville, Rhode Island.

The cargo section caught fire on 16 February 2022, the ship was about 320 kilometres (200 mi) from Terceira Island in the Azores.
All 22 crew members abandoned the ship and survived, being evacuated by the Portuguese Navy.

On 18 February, Smit Salvage were contracted to salvage the ship.
Two large tugs with firefighting equipment were ordered to support the vessel from Gibraltar.

On 1 March 2022, Felicity Ace was reported to have capsized and sunk.
the ship developed a 45-degree list to starboard and unexpectedly capsized at approximately 9 am local time about 220 mi (350 km) off the Azores in rough seas.
Converted? This vessel is still the same type as it was built.
Museum? No
Scrapping? This vessel was sold to unknown location in the year 2022 for scrapping.
Casualty? Yes, (please look at the extra info box for more information).