3. The History
1966 Built by Camell Laird in Birkenhead England for Belfast
Steamship Co.
A 115mtr long 6000 ton Ro Ro passenger car ferry with 428 berths,
comprising 4 deluxe double cabins, 288 first class and 140 2nd class
berths. and 594 deck passenger capability, she was powered by 2
12 cylinder Pielstick turbocharged diesel engines built by Crossley
Brothers with 2 controllable pitched propellers. Her service speed
was 17 knots
1967 Launched as Ulster Queen.
Route Holyhead – Belfast
Sold and renamed
in 1986 to the Al Kahera,
in 1987 to the Ala Eddin ,
in 1988 to the Poseidonia and finally in 2005 to Al Kafain.
Route Egypt – Saudi Arabia
Last Voyage. 22d nov 2005 the Al Khafain left Hurghada bound for
Jeddah. Fire broke out in the engine room and swept through the
superstructure. The 58 crew abandoned ship, some by life boats
others by passing vessels. One crewman was injured. The ship was
taken under tow but capsized and drifted onto Sha’ab Sheer near
Port Safaga.
4. Al Kahfain
Points of Interest:
Bow section - Winches
Anchor
Superstructure
Davits
Stern door
Propellers - Rudders
This Dive
100 bar last penetration
60 bar: Start Safety Stop
50 bar: Back on surface
♥ Buddy
▲ Swim away from the reef
▲ Get into Zodiac fast
Enjoy your dive
