# Ocean Diamond

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|section1={{Infobox ship/image
 | image = Ocean Diamond cruise ship at Djúpivogur harbour.jpg
 | image_caption = ''Ocean Diamond'' in [Djúpivogur](/source/Dj%C3%BApivogur) harbor ([Iceland](/source/Iceland))
 }}

|section2={{Infobox ship/career
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 | name = ''DIAMOND XI''
 | owner = Bridgemans Floatel, Ex Manager: [International Shipping Partners](/source/International_Shipping_Partners)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isp-usa.com/fleet/index.html|title=ISP Fleet Info|accessdate=2012-04-26}}</ref>
 | operator = 
 | registry = Madeira, Portugal
 | route = 
 | ordered = 
 | builder = KMV, [Kristiansand](/source/Kristiansand), [Norway](/source/Norway)<ref name="fof">{{cite web|last=Asklander|first=Micke|title=M/S Begonia|url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/begonia_1974.htm|publisher=Fakta om Fartyg|accessdate=7 February 2012|language=Swedish}}</ref>
 | original_cost = 
 | yard_number = 220
 | way_number = 
 | laid_down = 
 | launched = 26 March 1973
 | completed = 14 February 1974, rebuilt 1986
 | christened = 
 | acquired = 
 | maiden_voyage = 
 | in_service = 
 | out_of_service = 
 | identification=*[Call sign](/source/Maritime_call_sign): C6ZR5
                  *{{IMO Number|7325629}}
                  *{{MMSI|311063900}}
 | fate = Scrapped
 | notes = 
 }}

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 | class = 
 | tonnage = 8,282 GRT<ref name="fof"/>
 | displacement = 3,433 DWT<ref name="fof"/>
 | length = {{convert|124.19|m|abbr=on}}<ref name="fof"/>
 | beam = {{convert|16.03|m|abbr=on}}<ref name="fof"/>
 | height = 
 | draught = 
 | draft = 
 | depth = 
 | decks = 8
 | deck_clearance = 
 | ramps = 
 | ice_class = 1D
 | sail_plan = 
 | power = 2 x [Wichmann Diesel](/source/Wichmann_Diesel), 7,375 horsepower
 | propulsion = 
 | speed = 15.5 knots
 | capacity = 200
 | crew = 144
 | notes = 
 }}
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'''''DIAMOND XI''''' was a [cruise ship](/source/cruise_ship) renamed in 2024, previously operated by [Quark Expeditions](/source/Quark_Expeditions) as '''''Ocean Diamond'''''. She was previously named '''''Song of Flower''''', '''''Explorer Starship''''' and '''''Le Diamant'''''.

In late 2011, [Compagnie du Ponant](/source/Compagnie_du_Ponant) sold the ship to investors who transferred the ship to Quark Expeditions. Quark has operated the ship as the ''Ocean Diamond'' since November 2012. In August 2024, the Diamond XI was seen beached in [Aliağa](/source/Alia%C4%9Fa_Ship_Breaking_Yard), Turkey for scrap. <ref>{{cite web|last=Griffin|first=Kevin|title=Ocean Diamond Joins Quark Expeditions|url=http://www.latecruisenews.com/2011/12/12/norwegian-announces-its-2013-program-other-cruise-news-queen-mary-2-under-bermudian-flag-ocean-diamond-joins-quark-expeditions-princess-cuts-new-york-bermuda-program-to-two-cruises/|work=Cybercruises.com|accessdate=8 February 2012|date=12 December 2011|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107024111/http://www.latecruisenews.com/2011/12/12/norwegian-announces-its-2013-program-other-cruise-news-queen-mary-2-under-bermudian-flag-ocean-diamond-joins-quark-expeditions-princess-cuts-new-york-bermuda-program-to-two-cruises/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>Another oldie goes for scrap ''[Ships Monthly](/source/Ships_Monthly)'' October 2024 page 13</ref>

==Expert in Residence program==
''Ocean Diamond'' had an Expert in Residence program, which enabled scientists, polar researchers, historians and other experts to undertake field work from the ship. The experts included Jonathan Shackleton, Falcon Scott, and Sue Flood. Passengers were able to assist the experts in their work.<ref>{{cite web|title=Antarctica : Ocean Diamond|url=http://www.discover-the-world.co.uk/en/vessels/ocean-diamond/|publisher=Discover the World|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|left|IMO 7325629}}
*[http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/en/our-ships/ocean-diamond Official Website]

{{Compagnie du Ponant ships}}
{{Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships}}
{{Cruise ships of Japan}}
Category:1973 ships
Category:Ships built in Kristiansand
Category:Ships of Compagnie du Ponant
Category:Expedition cruise ships

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