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Our Voyage – D903

The Cruise began as soon as we boarded the vessel. The Dawn Princess started to leave Sydney around 5:00pm.

A Few Words About Our Ship’s MasterCaptain Dino Sagani was born in Trieste, on the North

East Adriatic coast of Italy. Following the family

tradition, he studied at the Nautical College in Trieste,

which is one of the oldest Nautical Schools in Europe,

preparing Deck Officers since 1754. His first contract

at sea was at the young age of 15, when he joined a

small cargo ship sailing the waters of the

Mediterranean as a Deck Boy. On completion of his

studies, he joined the Italian Navy, serving on a

minesweeper during the first Gulf War. After the

Navy, he spent a few years sailing the world on tankers

& ferries before joining Princess Cruises in 1995,

where he quickly climbed the ranks becoming a Staff

Captain in 2003. Since then he has sailed on Pacific

Princess, Dawn Princess, Sun Princess, Sapphire

Princess & Diamond Princess.

Who Is In Command?

Who Is In Command?

Position Name Country

Captain Dino Sagani Italy

Staff Captain Paolo Ravera Italy

Senior First Officer Margaret MacDonald Scotland

First Officer Daniele Viarengo Italy

Senior Second Officer Iacopo Mattioli Italy

Second Officer David Collins England

Third Officer Marco Iaccarino Italy

Third Officer Tobias Forsyth New Zealand

Third Officer Mirko Biasco Italy

Deck Cadet Matthew Burrow Scotland

Deck Cadet Alexander Smith England

Dawn Princess FactsBuilt By: Fincantieri – Monfalcone, ItalyYear: 1997Official Number: 903007Flag/Port Of Registry: London, UKCall Sign: MZRS8Gross Registered Tonnage: 77,441Net Registered Tonnage: 44,193Suez N.R.T: 71,000Number Of Passenger Cabins: 999Normal Passenger Capacity: 2,050Maximum Passenger Capacity: 2,272Normal Crew Figure: 870Corresponding Displacement: 39,997 Metric TonsCorresponding Deadweight: 8,251 Metric TonsLength Overall: 261.3 Meters – 856’ 02’’Breadth Moulded: 32.2 Meters – 105’ 08’’Total Breadth (Wings): 40.00 Meters – 131’ 02’’Distance Bridge To Bow: 51.1 Meters – 167’ 06’’Distance Bridge To Stern: 210.2 Meters – 688’ 08’’Total Height Above Keel: 56.6 Meters – 185’ 08’’Maximum Draught: 8.11 Meters – 26’ 06’’

The Size Of The Dawn PrincessLength Overall: 261.3 Meters – 856’ 02’’Breadth Moulded: 32.2 Meters – 105’ 08’’Total Breadth (Wings): 40.00 Meters – 131’ 02’’Distance Bridge To Bow: 51.1 Meters – 167’ 06’’Distance Bridge To Stern: 210.2 Meters – 688’ 08’’Total Height Above Keel: 56.6 Meters – 185’ 08’’Maximum Draught: 8.11 Meters – 26’ 06’’

Dawn Princess Facts

Dawn Princess Facts

Propulsion Type: Diesel Electric Sulzer 16 ZAV

Diesel Engine: 4 Engines

Thrusters: 2 Bow Thrusters HMC 3424 1720 KW x2

2 Stern Thrusters HMC 2422 1400 KW x2

Propellers: 2 Fixed Pitch Propellers, Six Blades

Rudder: Twin Semi – Balanced

Stabilizers: 2 Sperry Marine

Cruising Speed: 21.0 Knots

Top Speed: 22.5 Knots

About The Power Of The Dawn Princess

Cruise Summary

Destination Distance Kilometres

Sydney - Fjordland 995 NM 1,145km

Fjordland - Port

Chalmers

283 NM 325km

Port Chalmers -

Lyttleton

179 NM 205km

Lyttleton - Wellington 155 NM 178km

Wellington - Napier 206 NM 237km

Napier - Tauranga 280 NM 322km

Tauranga - Auckland 156 NM 179km

Auckland - Bay of

Islands

123 NM 141km

Bay - Islands To

Sydney

1153 NM 1,326km

Key: NM = Nautical Mile

Total Distance Covered:

3,485 Nautical Miles

4,058 Km

Note: Nautical Mile = 6076 Feet

Statute Miles = 5280 Feet

Number Of Statute Miles =

Number Of Nautical Miles/1.15

The Log Of My CruiseThe Log Of My Cruise consists of 14 separate day entries, endured

on the cruise.

19th January 2009 - Sydney

At Noon: Sydney

Sky: Partly Cloudy

Air Temperature: 23°C / 73.4°F

Pressure: 1017.7 mb

Wind: Light Air

Sea: Smooth

With all passengers on board, Dawn Princess started her 14 day cruise around New Zealand. At 1649

all lines were on board & the Captain maneuvered the ship off the berth at Darling Harbour. Dawn

Princess proceeded across Sydney Harbour & passed under the Harbour Bridge. At 1745 the local

pilot was disembarked & we altered course to starboard & set a Southeasterly course across the

Tasman Sea.

The Log Of My Cruise20th January 2009 – At Sea

At Noon Position: Latitude: 41°49.2’S … Longitude: 156°27.9’E

Sky: Clear

Air Temperature: 22.0° / 71.6°F

Pressure: 1017.5 mb

Wind: North Force 6

Sea: Moderate

During her first day at sea of the cruise, Dawn Princess maintained her Southeasterly course off the

coast of Australia towards New Zealand.

The Log Of My Cruise21st January 2009 – At Sea

At Noon: Latitude: 41º49.2’S … Longitude: 163º19.0’E

Sky: Overcast

Air Temperature: 18.0°C / 64.4°F

Pressure: 1019.7mb

Wind: North Force 6

Sea: Moderate

Throughout the day, Dawn Princess continued to follow Southeasterly across the Tasman Sea

towards New Zealand.

The Log Of My Cruise22st January 2009 – Fjordland


Sky: Overcast


Pressure: 1023.5mb

Wind: North Force 6

Sea: Slight

At the early hour of 0554, Dawn Princess embarked her local pilot before entering Milford Sound at

0605. Upon arrival at the end of the sound, we swung our bow to starboard & slowly retraced our

track out. At 0750 we left Milford Sound & soon after, we altered to a Southwesterly course &

proceeded to Doubtful Sound, which we entered at 1050. We followed various courses until we

rounded Secretary Island which took us out of Doubtful Sound at 1220. We rained on a

Southwesterly coastal passage towards Dusky Sound & at 1350 we transited between Breaksea

Island & Rocky Point. We then followed our track rounding Resolution Island. At 1540 we exited

Dusky Sound & altered to port & set various course around the Southern-most point of the South

Island, en-route to Port Chalmers.

The Log Of My Cruise23rd January 2009 – Port Chalmers (Dunedin)

At Noon: Port Chalmers

Sky: Clear


Pressure: 1016.7mb

Wind: Light Air

Sea: Smooth

Dawn Princess approached Port Chalmers with the local pilot already on board since the previous

morning. Due to conditions of poor visibility, the port was initially closed. Once permitted, we

made our final approach through the narrow buoyed channel into Otago Harbour. At 1057 Dawn

Princess was secured alongside Beach Street Wharf.

At 1937 Captain Sagani brought the ship’s engines to stand by, ready for manoeuvring, as we

completed our remaining departure checks. Minutes later, we began singling our mooring lines, &

by 1954 all lines were gone as we thrust off the berth & commenced moving ahead towards the

channel bound for Lyttleton (Wellington), setting a East-North-Easterly & then North-Westerly

courses as she rounded Banks Peninsula.

The Log Of My Cruise24th January 2009 – Lyttleton (Christchurch)

At Noon: Lyttleton

Sky: Clear


Pressure: 1019.4mb

Wind: Northeasterly Force 6

Sea: Smooth

At 0641 Dawn Princess embarked her local pilot before entering the channel towards Lyttleton

Harbour. Dawn Princess passed the breakwater at 0710 & at 0739 the ship was in position

alongside our berth. By 0750 we were all fast Portside alongside & the ship received clearance

ready for passengers to proceed ashore.

Once all passengers & crew were back on board & we were clear to leave, we slipped our lines at 1846

& began to thrust off the pier & move ahead through the Harbour. After passing clear of the

breakwater at 1920 we set a Northeasterly course to make way to our next port of call, Wellington.

The Log Of My Cruise25th January 2009 – Wellington

At Noon: Wellington

Sky: Clear


Pressure: 1020.6mb


Sea: Smooth

At 0615 Captain Sagani rang Stand-By-Below as Dawn Princess made her final approaches to the pilot station. The pilot boarded via the starboard ladder & with is advice we proceeded to our berth & came alongside Port side. Once all fast at 0816 the gangways were rigged & ready for passengers to proceed ashore by 0825.

Once all passengers & crew were back onboard we slipped our lines at 1800 & began to thrust off the pier moving ahead. We rounded Point Halswell & set a Southeasterly course until clear of Wellington Harbour. At 1844 the pilot boat approached the Dawn Princess on the portside to allow the pilot to disembark. Soon after we altered to a Southeasterly course to round the Southern most point of the North Island before proceeding in a Northeasterly course towards our next port of call, Napier.

The Log Of My Cruise26th January 2009 – Napier

At Noon: Napier

Sky: Partly Cloudy


Pressure: 1016.4mb

Wind: Easterly Force 4

Sea: Slight

Overnight, Dawn Princess continued on a Northeasterly course along the West coast of the North

Island. We embarked our local pilot as we entered Hawke Bay & proceeded to our berth where we

moored Starboard side alongside with two gangways rigged & ready for passengers to proceed

ashore at 0817.

At 1545 all the pre-departure checks were completed & Stand-By-Below was given. All passengers

were confirmed onboard & the last line was let go at 1625. The pilot disembarked at 1633 & Dawn

Princess set Northeasterly courses towards Tauranga.

The Log Of My Cruise27th January 2009 – Tauranga

At Noon: Tauranga

Sky: Partly Cloudy


Pressure: 1007.0mb

Wind: Southwesterly Force 5

Sea: Smooth

At 0815 Dawn Princess made her final approaches to the Tauranga pilot station. The pilot boarded via

the Port ladder & following his local advice we proceeded alongside, Starboard side to the Quay.

Gangways were rigged & ready & passengers were able to proceed ashore by 0950.

For departure in the evening, Dawn Princess let go her last line at 2032. She then thrusted off the berth

before rounding Mount Maunganui & disembarked our local pilot in the Bay of Plenty at 2100.

Once the Pilot Boat was clear, Dawn Princess set various Northwesterly courses before later that

evening we altered West, passing between Cape Colville & Great Barrier Island& proceeding on

her way to the City of Auckland.

The Log Of My Cruise28th January 2009 – Auckland

At Noon: Auckland

Sky: Partly Cloudy

Air Temperature: 23.0°C /73.4°F

Pressure: 1016.0mb


Sea: Smooth

Dawn Princess made her final approaches to Auckland leaving the Mokhinoa & Little Barrier Islands to Port, & the Kawau Island to Starboard. At 0545 she slowed down& embarked a local pilot, before rounding the Island of Rangitoto & entering the Rangitoto Channel at 0700. Dawn Princess was all fast alongside Princess Wharf at 0735. All gangways were ready for passengers by 0755.

Dawn Princess let go her lines at 1757 & set her propulsion Astern. Once clear of the berth she swung her Bow to Port & proceeded out through the Rangitoto Channel. Upon clearing the channel at 1905, the pilot disembarked. Once the Pilot Boat was away, Dawn Princess set various Northerly courses towards her anchorage at the Bay of Islands.

The Log Of My Cruise29th January 2009 – Bay of Islands

At Noon: Bay Of islands

Sky: Overcast


Pressure: 1020.9mb

Wind: Northerly Force 4

Sea: Smooth

In the early hours of the morning, Dawn Princess made passage towards her anchorage at the Bay of Islands. Approaching the position, we transited narrow waters & at0728 we let go the Starboard anchor coming to 6 shackles on deck (1 Shackle = 27.5m). At 0810 our ship’s tenders were launched & we commenced tendering passengers ashore.

In the evening when it was confirmed all passengers & crew were onboard & all our tenders were recovered & secured, we heaved home our anchor (anchor home at 1711) & proceeded away from the anchorage. Dawn Princess then set a Northerly course to round North Cape before setting a Westerly course heading across the Tasman Sea, to out final destination, Sydney.

The Log Of My Cruise30th January 2009 – At Sea


Sky: Partly Cloudy


Pressure: 1022.7mb

Wind: Southeasterly Force 4

Sea: Slight

Throughout the day Dawn Princess continued to follow Westerly courses across the Tasman Sea

towards Sydney.

The Log Of My Cruise*31st January 2009 – At Sea


Sky: Partly Cloudy


Pressure: 1024.0mb

Wind: North Force 4

Sea: Slight

Dawn Princess continued her Westerly course across the Tasman Sea towards Sydney.

*Estimated Time Of Printing.

The Log Of My Cruise*1st February 2009 – Sydney

Dawn Princess embarked her Sydney Pilot, before entering the Traffic Separation Scheme, which

leads to Port Jackson, proceeded across Sydney Harbour & passed under the Harbour Bridge.

Shortly after Dawn Princess was secured alongside.

*Estimated Time Of Printing.

Just A Few Pictures

Just A Few Pictures

Just A Few Pictures

Just A Few Pictures

Closing Credits

Created By:

Timothy John Robinson – McCallum

08/02/2009

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