Pride of Bruges
Current Status: Current Fleet
Joined Fleet: 1987
The Pride of Bruges was built as the Norsun for North Sea Ferries for use on their Hull to Rotterdam route. The Rotterdam route had built up trade to the point where the 1974 Norland and Norstar were operating to capacity.
In May 2001 she was replaced by the new Pride of Rotterdam, once relieved of active duty she was sent off for two months major refurbishment and branding realignment prior to entering service on the Hull to Zeebrugge route replacing the 27 year old Norstar in full P&O colours. The following year she was renamed Pride of Bruges to bring the naming convention into line with the rest of the fleet.
During her delivery voyage she was chartered to deliver 850 brand new cars from Japan to Rotterdam.
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Sister Ships
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Former Names
| Norsun: | 1987 - 2003 |
| Pride of Bruges: | 2003 - current |
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Quick Facts
| Cars: | 850 |
| Passengers: | 1000 |
| Built: | 1987 |
| Speed: | 18.5 knots |
| Route: | Hull to Zeebrugge |
| Crossing Time: | 14 Hours |
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