Pacific Princess, the vessel famously known
as The Love Boat due to its involvement in the
long-running hit US comedy/soap of the same
name, will soon be no more as it is set to be
scrapped for its metal and parts by its new
Turkish owners, the Izmir Ship Recycling Co.
The ship was the main scene during the
popular TV show’s run from 1977 to 1986.
Last week, the vessel barely completed its
final trip from Genoa to the wrecking yard in
the town of Aliaga on the Aegean coast, and
began taking on water before being stabilised
upon its arrival.
The 13,500-tonne vessel will now be taken
apart, having been officially decommissioned
for the past five years.
