SS Ausonia (1956)

SS Ausonia, later known as the SS Ivory and Aegean Two while in service with her last owners, Golden Star Cruises, was a cruise liner belonging to Louis Cruise Lines operating in the Mediterranean. She operated mostly cruise service during her 52 years of life. She was the last vintage Italian ocean liner in service when she was retired from service in September 2008 and beached for dismantling in March 2010.

For the Cunard liner, see RMS Ausonia. For the uncompleted Italian passenger liner planned for conversion into an aircraft carrier in WWI, see German aircraft carrier I (1915).
Ausonia arriving in Genoa, on July 29, 1989
History
Name
  • 1956–2006: Ausonia
  • 2006–2006: The Ausonia
  • 2006–2007: Ivory
  • 2007–2008: Aegean Two
  • 2008–2010: Ivory
  • 2010–2010: Winner 5
Owner
  • 1956–1978: Adriatica Lines
  • 1978–1998: Italia Crociere Internazional
  • 1998–2005: Louis Cruise Lines
  • 2005–2009: Golden Star Cruises
Operator
Port of registry
  • 1956–1998: Italy
  • 1998–2005: Cyprus, Greece
  • 2005–2009: Unknown
BuilderCantieri Riuniti dell' Adriatico
Laid down1955
Launched5 August 1956
Completed1957
In service1957
Out of service2009
IdentificationIMO number: 5031078
FateScrapped in Alang, India, 2010
NotesOne of the last vintage liners to sail as a cruise ship
General characteristics
Tonnage11,879 gross register tons (GRT)
Length522 ft
Beam70 ft
Draught21ft 5 inches
PropulsionSteam DR geared Turbines
Speed25 knots
Capacity750
Crew215
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