Nearly 1,000 people aboard the cruise ship Braemar held their breath as the 22.5m-wide ship slowly moved through Greece's Corinth Canal, becoming the longest ship that could pass through this narrow waterway.
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf, with its widest section about 25m. With a length of 6.3 km, the canal helps shorten the journey from Italian ports to Athens.
Ships have been moving through this maritime route since 1893, but on October 9, Fred Olsen, based in England, won a record when the company's Braemar became the longest ship to pass through. through the narrow Greek canal so far.
The narrowest section of the canal is only 25 meters wide
Fred Olsen
"The cruise ship Braemar has a length of 195.82 meters, and at the time of setting the record, it carried 929 passengers on board," according to CNN on October 12.
“This is truly an exciting trip, marking an impressive milestone in Fred Olsen's 171 years of operation, and we are extremely excited to be able to share this moment with our distinguished guests,” according to him. Clare Ward, director of product and customer services at Fred Cruise Line. Olsen.
Beautiful view of the Corinth Canal
Fred Olsen
Based on images provided by Fred Olsen, there was a part where it seemed like the ship was stuck between two cliffs, but the trip was a success.
