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DREAM ANGEL Vehicles Carrier passing thru the Kanmon Straits of Japan

DREAM ANGEL is a RORO vehicles carrier that was photographed passing thru the Kanmon Straits of Japan on September 26, 2023 (aka Haji-san's birthday R.I.P.).

DREAM ANGEL a RORO vessel photographed sailing from Moji to Sakai Japan
DREAM ANGEL a RORO vessel photographed sailing from Moji to Sakai Japan

The day started out hazy, but soon turned into blue skies.  Ship Freakazoid was taken by friends to a beautiful spot that turned out to be perfect for photographing ships passing thru the Kanmon Strait. Garden Paradise Kitakyushu has a number of nice spots where one can enjoy views of the passing ships.

DREAM ANGEL - 186 meter RORO Vehicles Carrier sailing thru Kanmon Strait
DREAM ANGEL - 186 meter RORO Vehicles Carrier sailing thru Kanmon Strait

Vessel Name    DREAM ANGEL
Ship type         RORO / Vehicles Carrier
IMO number    9303156
Flag                Panama
Gross Tonnage                  41662
Summer Deadweight (t)    15089
Length          186 meters
Width            28 meters
Year Built      2006 A.D. 

As per usual, an Olympus e-520 DSLR camera with Zuiko lens was used to capture this blue and white car carrying vessel as she passed Kokura, Moji and Shimonoseki on her way to the Kansai Region of Japan.  One can only wonder what kind of automobiles were her cargo for this ocean voyage...

The automobile carrier Dream Angel heading toward the Kanmon Bridge
The automobile carrier Dream Angel heading toward the Kanmon Bridge

 

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