Kapitan Man facts for kids
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Kapitan Man (which means "Captain Man" in Russian) was a special kind of merchant ship from Russia. It was built to carry goods and could even break through ice! This ship was named after a famous Soviet explorer and captain, Ivan Man. The Kapitan Man was designed to travel in the cold waters of the Arctic. It was eventually sold for scrap metal in May 2012.
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kapitan Man |
| Owner | Far East Shipping Company (FESCO) |
| Port of registry | Vladivostok |
| Builder | Valmet Oy Vuosaari shipyard, Helsinki, Finland |
| Yard number | 319 |
| Laid down | 1985 |
| Launched | 12.09.1985 |
| Out of service | 15.05.2012 |
| Identification | 8406690 |
| Fate | Scrapped in Chittagong |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | SA-15 Super type ro-ro/general cargo ship |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 176.7 |
| Installed power | 2х7700 |
| Speed | 18.1 |
About the Ship Kapitan Man
The Kapitan Man was part of a group of ships called the SA-15 Super type. These ships were very strong and built for tough conditions. They had a special front part, called an ice-breaking bow, that helped them push through ice. This made them perfect for sailing in icy areas like the Arctic.
Built for Tough Journeys
The Kapitan Man was built in Helsinki, Finland in 1985. It was a large ship, about 176.7 meters (580 feet) long. Its main job was to carry different types of cargo. The ship was owned by the Far East Shipping Company (FESCO). This company is based in Vladivostok, Russia.
A Ship of Interest
The Kapitan Man became well-known for an event that happened on April 4, 1997. This event is called the Strait of Juan de Fuca laser incident. During this incident, the ship's Russian crew was involved with Canadian and United States military groups.
Questions About Its Purpose
For a long time, people wondered if the Kapitan Man was doing more than just carrying cargo. Some thought it might have been gathering information. This could have been for other groups or even for the Russian military.
Discovering Special Equipment
In April 1993, officials from U.S. Customs and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) inspected the Kapitan Man. During their inspection, they found some unusual equipment. This included advanced sonar tools. Sonar uses sound waves to find things underwater. This type of equipment is often used to find submarines. Its presence on a cargo ship made people even more curious about the Kapitan Man's true activities.
