MV Aurora (1955)

	Wappen von Hamburg in 1958 at Helgoland island
History
Name	1955–1960: Wappen von Hamburg; 1960–1967: Delos; 1967–1970: Polar Star; 1970–1972: Pacific Star; 1972–1977: Xanadu; 1984–1991: Expex; 1991–2009: Faithful; 2009–present: Aurora;
Owner	1955–1960: HADAG; 1960–1967: Nomikos Line; 1967–1970: West Tour; 1972–1974: Xanadu Cruises; 1974–1982: J. Eisenberg; 1982–1984: Pan Aleutian Seafoods; 1984–1985: EXPEX; 1985–1991: Xanadu, Inc; 1991–1998: Friend Ships; 2005–present: Chris Willson;
Port of registry	1955–1960: Hamburg, West Germany; 1961–1967: Piraeus, Greece; 1967–1983: Vancouver, Canada; 1983–1985: Tacoma, Washington; 1985–2009: Los Angeles, California; 2009–present: San Francisco, California;
Builder	Blohm & Voss
Launched	February 1, 1955
Completed	May 14, 1955
In service	1955
Identification	IMO number: 5088227
Status	Moored at Stockton, CA 38.057521°N 121.500494°W
Notes	Original name Wappen von Hamburg means "Coat of arms of Hamburg" in German.
General characteristics
Tonnage	2,496 GRT
Beam	13.24m
Propulsion	Maybach diesel engines
Speed	18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Capacity	1,955 (as a ferry): 1,600 passengers

MV Aurora is a cruise ship built in Germany in 1955. After several changes of ownership and name, as of 2022 she is moored in Stockton, California, US, and undergoing restoration.

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