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For many centuries, in the field of military affairs, man’s desire to make the most durable, fast and powerful thing possible can be seen. Warships are no exception, as cruisers represent power and amazing combat capabilities. The nature of competition is observed not only between large giants like the United States and Russia, but also between small countries. A clear confirmation will be the rating, which concentrates the largest warships in the world. Based on the list, you see that not only large states have achieved good results in the field of the arms industry... And so, I have read it.

TOP 10 largest warships in history!

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Length: 266 m

The aircraft carrier Shinano is a unique cruiser built by the Japanese during World War II. The ship was made for the imperial fleet. Initially, one of the largest warships was presented as a third battleship. But after the loss of a large number of aircraft carriers, the ship was modernized. After the transformation, the ship was completed like an aircraft carrier. At that time, Shinano was the largest on the planet. It is worth noting that this cruiser is attractive not only for its dimensions (266 meters in length), but also for its history. Ten days after commissioning, she was sunk by American torpedoes from a submarine called USS Archerfish (SS-311).

The Iowa-class Battleship is also one of the largest warships in history. The length of the vessel is 270.5 meters. It is part of the US military. The ships began to be designed as fast battleships. Later, the government decided to equip watercraft with good weapons and protection against strike groups. During the Second World War, America already had 4 Iowa ships in service. But their length at that time was much shorter. After the end of the war, engineers equipped the ships with 32 Tomahawk missiles and increased the area. Currently, there is enough space on deck to accommodate 2,800 military sailors.

We are talking about very powerful and large cruisers built in the 20s. The first full-fledged aircraft carriers of the Lexington series were built in 1922. They underwent modernization in 1927. It is worth noting that the Lexington series aircraft carriers played a significant role in the development of World War II. At that time, the states had 3 ships in service, but one of them was sunk in the Pacific Ocean. After the end of the war in 1942, the ships were sent for reconstruction. Thus, the platform was increased. Later, aircraft carriers took part in the battles of the Coral Sea.

Length: 295.05 m

Among the largest military vessels should be added the aircraft carrier Midway, which is 295 meters long. A series of heavy attack ships was first designed in 1941. Later, British ships were modified by adding armored frames to accommodate air groups. Three modified aircraft carriers were built in 1947 and were used in virtually every armed conflict in Britain. For almost half a century they roamed around the world. Currently, 2 out of 3 ships are in British service.

Length: 305.1 m

Unlike the United States, Russian ships have always been equipped with powerful defensive and offensive solutions. This cruiser includes a mass of heavy anti-ship missiles, which have a long range. It is deservedly considered the heaviest in the world, because the other one was sold to China and made lighter. The vessel was put into operation in 1990. Now it is the only Russian ship for transporting air transport. Can transport up to 30 aircraft.

Length: 325 m

American aircraft carrier named after America's first minister. This is the first warship designed by the United States after the war. When creating this cruiser, experts took into account all the experience gained as a result of battles. As a result, it was possible to create a unique military vessel taking into account the requirements of jet aviation. The contract for the production of ships was signed with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in 1951. The first aircraft carrier Forrestal was launched into the ocean in 1955. To this day, it is part of the US Navy.

Length: 326 m

The largest aircraft carriers in the world include the Kitty Hawk series of American ships. A total of 4 vessels were created, produced in the 60s. In fact, these cruisers are a continuation of the Forrestal project. However, the new ships received a longer base and a different location of elevators. The most durable metal alloys were used to make Kitty Hawk. It is worth noting that after the end of the Cold War, only 2 ships from the Nimitz series remained in the American armed forces. Despite the modernization of the Constellation and John Kennedy, they were written off.

Length: 332.8 m

Among the largest warships in history is the ship named after John C. Stennis. From 1969 to 1981, the ship was under the control of the Senate Committee. In 1993 it underwent serious modification. As a result of modernization, the ship received 4 catapults, 2000 telephones, 4 elevators for aircraft. The platform also included 5,617 seats, 2 anchors, and 2,700 cabins. A total of 55,000 tons of the best steel were used. Unfortunately, the ship was written off for unknown reasons.

The topic of our conversation today will be rating of the largest ships. Many of them have long been turned into scrap metal, some are museum exhibits, but some are still fully functioning today, representing not just ships, but real “cities on the water”, where there is everything that a person could need for a comfortable pastime.

10 Mozah

The length of the giant tanker called Mozah is 345 meters, and its tonnage is almost 129 thousand tons (to be extremely precise, 128900 tons). This is the first representative of large-sized tankers of the Q-Max “family” in the history of shipbuilding, the main purpose of which is to transport liquefied gas produced in Qatari fields. The authors of the ship construction project are specialists from South Korea, where Mozah was built. It was first launched 10 years ago (in 2007), the tanker successfully copes with its functions, and in total there are 14 similar ships in operation in the world.

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The length of this vessel, which ranks ninth among the ten largest ships in the world, is 345 m, and its carrying capacity is 19,189 tons. The luxurious liner, named Queen Mary II, plows the waters under the banner of Bermuda. The ship was designed in Chantiers de l’Atlantique (France), and it was first launched in 2002. The ship is capable of carrying 2,620 people; it has everything a person could need for a comfortable stay, and even more. What is it worth to have your own theater, a huge casino, a dozen restaurants and a floating planetarium on board!

8 Allure of the Seas

A huge cruise ship was launched into the sea in 2008. Its length is 362 m, and its tonnage is 19,750 tons. Marine vessels of this class in the world are represented by two twin ships: Allure of the Seas, as well as Oasis in the Seas. However, the length of the first is half a meter longer than the second.

Allure is designed for 6,296 guests and 2,384 crew members. This is the largest cruise ship in the world. There is no point in listing all the advantages of the ship in detail - it is a kind of floating city, on board of which there are not only comfortable cabins, walking areas, numerous cafes, restaurants, other entertainment venues, shops, but even a huge park with strange plants. The liner flies under the flag of the Bahamas.

7 Vale Brazil

Entered the TOP 10 largest ships in the world and a giant cargo ship. Its length is 362 m, and its maximum carrying capacity is 400,315 tons. The owner of Vale is a well-known mining company from Brazil. The ship sails under the state symbols of the Marshall Islands. It was launched for the first time in 2012. The ship is transporting ore to the United States of America.

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This is a special ship consisting of two platforms. There are only four of them in the entire globe. The main distinguishing feature of such vessels is that they are characterized by enormous cargo capacity. The length of such two-body ships reaches 380 m, their carrying capacity is 441,585 tons. All 4 vehicles launched into the water in 2003. Now two of them are in operation, and two are used as floating platforms; the ions are engaged in the loading and storage of oil near the Qatari fields.

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In 5th position in the list of the largest sea vessels in the world is a Danish ship with a length of 397 m and a carrying capacity of 156,907 tons. It belongs to the E-class and is one of 8 similar sea vehicles. It was launched in 2006, and since then Emma Maersk has been sailing between Asia and Northern Europe, transporting goods.

The ship is haunted by a bad, even somewhat mystical reputation. During construction, there was a major fire on board, which, however, was put out, and in 2013, while passing through the Suez Canal, due to a serious breakdown, the ship lost control and almost sank. The ship runs on sulfur fuel, which is why it is often criticized, especially in European countries.

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Commissioned in 1977, the oil tanker was once the largest cargo ship in the entire world. Now he is at the 4th stage. The tanker's carrying capacity is 516,891 tons, length is more than 406 m. From the moment of registration until decommissioning, it sailed under the Liberian flag, transporting oil between the Middle Eastern states and Europe. Today, the vessel's operation has been completed and it has been dismantled for scrap.

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Third place among the largest sea tankers went to the ship, which was in operation for 5 years - from 1977 to 1983. The ship sailed under the French flag and belonged to the Batillus “family”. The length of Pierre Guillaumat reached a little over 414 meters with a carrying capacity of 555,051 tons. Such a short service life of the ship is explained by its impracticality: due to its large size, the tanker could not cross the main water channels.

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Until recently, the old, already decommissioned tanker bore the proud title of the largest in the world. It was in operation from 1979 to 2009. The ship sailed under the documents of Sierra Leone, and due to its maximum length at that time (258.5 meters), it was equated with the tallest structures in the world.

Due to its large carrying capacity (564,763 tons) and unprecedented dimensions, the supertanker could not squeeze through the main channels. During the war between Iraq and Iran, the ship was hit by a missile and was disabled, but in 1991 the tanker in Singapore was completely restored, and it again began carrying cargo, but under the name Happy Giant.

Who said size doesn't matter? The gigantic ships, striking in their size, are built with the latest technology and transport more than 90% of the total cargo by sea (and that’s not even counting people). The largest ships in the world are oil tankers, container ships and cruise ships.

Large ships are built for different human needs. Some, with large diesel engines, transport cargo over long distances, while naval vessels usually sail with nuclear engines so they can remain independent of fuel and remain at sea for many months. But, regardless of the method of transportation, with one look at one of the megaships you understand how much human effort and what kind of engineering genius was required to build each giant.

Here list of the largest ships in the world with photo and detailed description.

10. Planet Solar - 31 meters

What types of energy have the shipping industry tried to use - diesel, gas, nuclear, wind energy. But the solar region remained uncovered until the advent of Planet Solar. It is the largest ship powered entirely by solar energy in the world. Its length is 31 meters, and the panels are capable of absorbing almost 103.4 kW of solar energy.

The ship's speed is still low - only 8 knots, but, after all, this is a unique development. It will certainly be improved.

9. Club Med 2 - 194 meters

Built in 1992 in Le Havre, France, Club Med 2 is the largest sailing ship in the world. Its length is 194 m, and its carrying capacity is 14,983 tons. For comparison: the wing length is 117.3 meters.

In addition to 214 crew members, Club Med 2 can carry 386 passengers. The sailboat reaches speeds of up to 10-15 knots and currently operates as a cruise ship - in the summer it sails on the waters of the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, and in the winter it goes to the Caribbean.

Club Med 2 has five masts. In addition to seven sails (they are controlled not by people, but by the ship’s computer), the ship is equipped with four diesel engines. Entertainment for passengers includes ballroom dancing, card games, music shows and, of course, stunning sea views - Club Med 2 sails, like many sailing ships before it, along the coastline and only anchors during the day and at night.

8. SSV-33 - 265 meters

The largest ship in Russia is also known as the Ural. It belongs to the class of reconnaissance ships with a nuclear power plant. The Ural was built during the Cold War, when the USSR and the USA were keeping an eye on each other. And it was intended for reconnaissance operations in, where the United States had several test sites for ballistic missiles. The length of the Ural was 265 m, the crew numbered 950 people, and the cruising speed was 21.6 knots. Thanks to the nuclear engine, the Ural was autonomous and, after refueling, could not enter the port for three months.

The Ural began its service on the Far Eastern coast, where, due to its gigantic size, there was no suitable berth for it, so the ship spent most of its time anchored in the bay. But his calmness was deceptive - in the 80s, “Ural” served as the main source of information about what was happening in the military circles of the USA and Japan.

It all ended with the beginning of perestroika. First, junior conscript specialists were transferred to the reserve, then nuclear boilers were damaged as a result of a fire. For some time, the ship lived on diesel generators, until the painful, half-starved existence ended in 2001 - the Ural was laid up. Its disposal began in 2008, and by 2016 it was finally dismantled.

7. USS Enterprise (CVN-65) - 342 meters

No, this ship has nothing to do with Star Trek, but its size is truly impressive - it is the largest warship in the world in the entire history of the navy. Its length is 342 m, it can carry up to 4,600 troops, 2,520 tons of weapons, and the cruising speed of the Enterprise's namesake is 33.6 knots.

The USS Enterprise has a long and proud history.

• Once it became the first among nuclear aircraft carriers (launched in 1961) and its price was so high that it was decided to abandon the planned series of ships of the same purpose and size.
• The USS Enterprise began service during the Cuban Missile Crisis, then patrolled the Mediterranean, participated in the Vietnam War and, almost twenty years later, in Iraq, fought sea pirates...
• In total, her service life was 51 consecutive years - longer than any other US aircraft carrier to this day.

But the world was changing, and even such a technically advanced ship, which regularly underwent modernization, became hopelessly outdated. In 2012, the ship made its last voyage. And by April 2018, it was completely disabled.

6. RMS Queen Mary 2 - 345 meters

The world's largest transatlantic liner is RMS Queen Mary 2, built in 2004. The ship received its name in honor of the first “Queen Mary”, which left the shipyard in 1936, and the abbreviation RMS (royal mail ship) was awarded only to the fastest and most reliable ships. Currently, RMS Queen Mary 2 is the only transatlantic ship cruising between Southampton and New York. However, once a year the Queen also operates as a cruise ship, making a round-the-world tour.

The Queen Mary is 345 m long and can accommodate 2,620 passengers and 1,253 crew members. It reaches a speed of 30 knots. Although the ship is inferior in size to the titanic cruise liners (however, by only 15 m), it still does not give up its position as the largest ocean liner.

• The difference between a cruise ship and an ocean liner is that the first one goes on a journey and disembarks passengers locally in the same port, while the purpose of the second one is to transport passengers from one point to another.
• However, this is not the only difference. The transatlantic liner makes long journeys and therefore often encounters adverse weather conditions. Therefore, its design must be stronger than that of cruise ships sailing in comfortable conditions, its seaworthiness must be better, and its engines must be more powerful.
• A cruise ship, on the other hand, can afford to focus on the number of passengers carried instead of seaworthiness and endurance - that’s why they have such a funny box shape for better passenger capacity.

5. Gas carriers Q-Max - 345 meters

The world's largest carriers of liquefied gas are Q-Max ships. Their length reaches 345 m, and their total capacity varies from 262,000 to 267,000 m3. At the same time, their speed is quite good for ships of this class - 19.5 knots.

There are currently 14 vessels of this type in circulation; they were built by Samsung, Hyundai and Daewoo. The very first of them, Mozah, left the shipyard in 2007 and received its name in honor of one of the wives of the Emir of Qatar. All 14 vessels are owned by a Qatari natural gas transportation company. These are the largest ships that can dock at LNG terminals.

4. Oasis of the Seas - 360 meters

The largest passenger ships in the world are Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas, formerly known as Project Genesis. They belong to Royal Caribbean and were built in 2009, 2010 and 2015 respectively. The length of cruise ships is 360 m, and the capacity is up to 6296 passengers, excluding the crew of 2394 people. These are the fastest of the large passenger ships - their speed reaches 22.6 knots.

There is plenty of entertainment on board so that tourists on board do not get bored. There is even surfing, a zip line 25 m long and 9 decks high, two climbing walls 13 m high, swimming pools, a basketball court, a water park and even an ice skating rink. No wonder there are so many service personnel on the ship!

The Oasis of the Seas cost about $1.14 million to build, the highest price paid for a civilian ship in human history. Both Oasis and Allure currently operate week-long cruises in the Caribbean and are very popular with tourists.

3. TI class vessels - 380 meters

The largest oil tankers in service were designed and built for the Hellespont Group at a shipyard in South Korea by Daewoo (or rather its shipbuilding division) in 2003. There are four vessels in total - later the customers renamed them “TI Oceania”, “TI Europe”, “TI Asia” and “TI Africa”.

Approximately $90 million and 700,000 man-hours were spent on the construction of each vessel. They are shorter than the Knock Nevis at 78m; their length is 380 m, their carrying capacity is 440,000 tons, and they can reach a speed of 16 to 18 knots. In addition to their size, the ships impress with the grace of their outlines and the beauty of their design; If you look at them high from above, they most of all look like giant snow-white icebergs.

2. CSCL Globe and Maersk Triple E class vessels - 400 meters

In the fall of 2014, the “baptism” ceremony of the world’s largest container ship, CSCL Globe, took place. It was the first of five 19,000 TEU vessels ordered by the Chinese shipbuilder in 2013. However, since then the CSCL Globe record has been broken by OOCL class cargo carriers, the capacity of which reaches an impressive figure of 21,413 TEU - with the same length.

The 400 m long megaship is propelled by a 77,200 hp main engine. pp., whose efficiency is so high that it consumes no more fuel than a container ship with a carrying capacity of almost half as much. Fuel savings are up to 20%. This happens due to the fact that the “smart” engine reacts to the situation at sea and adjusts fuel consumption accordingly.

The Danish company Maersk ordered the construction of 20 Maersk Triple E class vessels from Daewoo. Each of them cost about $200 million. Their capacity is slightly less than that of the CSCL Globe (18,000 TEU), but they are almost identical in length. The cruising speed of the new container ships is high - from 23 to 26 knots, which makes them the fastest ships of this class in the world.

Triple E, that is, “triple E” - the principles encrypted in brief form that customers and shipbuilders adhered to:

1. saving;
2. energy efficiency;
3. environmental friendliness.

Currently, Maersk ships are among the most efficient container ships in terms of cost/volume of cargo transported.

1. Knock Nevis - 458.45 meters

During its service to people, the ship changed many names - Seawise Giant, Happy Giant, Jahre Viking and, finally, Knock Nevis. Measuring 1,504 feet (or 458.45 m) from stem to stern, it is the longest ship in shipbuilding history, longer than the Empire State Building laid on its side. Knock Nevis was a ULCC class of oil tanker and had the largest cargo capacity of any vessel. It is considered the largest artificial object, capable of moving independently, of all ever built by man.

At full load, the volume of cargo transported by the ship was 657,019 tons, and with a draft of 24.6 m, even the English Channel, Suez and Panama Canals were shallow for the sea giant. At the same time, the speed of the ship was surprisingly high for its size - 16 knots. The Knock Nevis was driven by a single engine with a diameter of 9 m. The braking distance from cruise speed to a complete stop took 9 km, and the turning radius of the vessel was 3 km. It was served by a team of 35 people.

Knock Nevis was built in 1979 by the Japanese shipbuilding company Sumimoto Heavy Industries at the Japanese shipyard in Yokosuko. The Greek owner named the ship "Porthos". Since then the ship has seen a lot:

• traveled the seas for about 30 years;
• was damaged in 1988 during the Iran-Iraq War;
• was repaired and sold to Norway;
• in 2009 it made its last trip to a shipyard in Gujarat, India, where it was dismantled.

Why are the largest ships in the world dangerous?

Huge ships are not very environmentally friendly. Transporting goods by sea costs the planet almost 1.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide, which is 6% of total emissions. This number is twice that of air transport.

For this reason, most marine giants are trying to switch to highly efficient and fuel-saving engines, and also use hybrid systems - there are ships that are driven by wind and solar energy.

The largest cruise ship in the world, Symphony of the Seas (Symphony of the Seas) from Royal Caribbean (photo in the article), set off on its first voyage in April 2018. Prices are promised to be low, cruises last from 8 days

As of 2019, the airliner is still the largest on the planet

Extensive maiden voyage program

The Mediterranean Sea became the liner's habitat for the entire summer. Tourists will get pleasure and a lot of impressions from visiting cities and countries in the coastal zone. Ports of Barcelona, ​​Palma de Mallorca. Spain, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Italy. November 24 is a milestone. When the ship switches to a permanent Miami route for cruise purposes. The Eastern and Western Caribbean are designated as permanent destinations.

For information to interested people: the duration of such cruises is 8 days.

Schedule of ship tours for upcoming dates

What surprises and amazes the imagination

The tourist liner can be called a small sea city. He is able to take on board 5500 travelers. They will be located in 2775 cabins for two. Passengers have the opportunity to take walks around 16 decks cruise ship.

Just imagine the scale of this cruise ship, its length 362 meters, while the Eiffel Tower is 324 meters, and the infamous Titanic is only 291 meters.

For clarity, we have compared them together:

Information for gourmets

A special culinary program has been developed for the cruise ship. More than 20 restaurants will implement the program. The restaurants are located in 7 zones of the giant liner.

Let's take the Hooked restaurant as an example. The menu of this restaurant will offer tourists seafood and oysters. During lunch and dinner, passengers have an excellent opportunity to admire the wonderful views of the open sea: the restaurant is located at the head of the liner. This zone is called Solarium.

Delicious tacos, burritos and other tasty food await your lovers at El Loco Fresh Mexican restaurant, which presents the wonders of Mexican cuisine.

The Sports Zone is the location of the Playmakers Sports Bar Arcade restaurant. The 100 seats of this restaurant will always be occupied by those who like to watch and cheer for a football or hockey team in a live broadcast. They have 30 TVs at their disposal, which are conveniently located in the hall for comfortable viewing from any place.

The bar on Boardwalk will become a place of pilgrimage for lovers of wings, delicious burgers, craft beer, and playing their favorite computer game. A great variety of slot machines are available to thrill-seekers around the clock.

All restaurants will present themselves with an updated culinary program, the main goal of which is to provide complete travel satisfaction to their customers. The extensive possibilities presented for food enjoyment will fully cope with your goals and turn the trip into a memorable event.

Use of nanotechnology

The wishes of lovers of extreme recreation are taken into account. The achievements of high technology are used on the liner. For this purpose, laser tag will be installed on the liner. Special Effects: Reality TV will create an arena where the fierce struggle between good and evil will unfold. The goal is high and noble: to save an unknown planet, lost in an endless galaxy, from destruction.

For tourists who want to test themselves in the fight for life, they can test themselves in team wrestling: they must get out of the submarine before the time when it must certainly die. All participants will successfully gain not only unforgettable impressions, but also gain a certain share of life experience.

For the convenience of passengers

There are no queues when checking in on the ship. To make this happen, innovative achievements are taken into account. Facial recognition, barcodes, beacons - these advances simplify check-in and make it hassle-free for passengers.

Guests are given the opportunity to check-in through the Royal Caribbean mobile app and, at home, upload their personal information to register on the ship. Upon arrival on the ship, they are only checked in the security area and immediately go to the cabin assigned to them.

The welcome guests on board the giant liner are provided with all the advances and technologies that each guest is accustomed to at home. They will be able to take advantage of various navigation methods and the fastest Internet.

Why you need to go on a trip:

• The ship is equipped with everything necessary for a great holiday;
• Use of high technologies to organize the life of tourists;
• A huge selection of recreational opportunities for every tourist;
• A unique nutrition program and the ability to choose any cuisine;
• An interesting travel program: there is an opportunity to visit famous historical places;
• It's actually not expensive compared to other airliners.

Video tour of the largest liner in the world

When it comes to big ships, the first thing that comes to mind is the Titanic. It can certainly be classified as one of the most famous ships that crashed on its first voyage. But there are other huge ships that most people have never even heard of. We invite you to get acquainted with the largest ships in the history of shipbuilding, some of them still sail the oceans, and some have long since been scrapped. The list is based on the vessel's length, gross tonnage and gross tonnage.

10. TI class supertanker

The TI class supertanker Oceania is one of the most beautiful vessels designed for oil transportation. There are four such supertankers in the world. The Oceania's gross payload capacity is 440 thousand tons, with the ability to reach speeds of up to 16-18 knots. The length of the vessel is 380 meters.

9. Berge Emperor

Berge Emperor was the largest oil tanker launched by Mitsui in 1975 and one of the largest tankers in the world. The weight of the vessel is 211360 tons. The first owner was Bergesen d.y. & Co, but then in 1985 the tanker was sold to Maastow BV, where it received a new name. He served there for only a year, and then he was sent for scrap.

8. CMA CGM Alexander von Humboldt

Named after Alexander von Humboldt, the CMA CGM is an Explorer class container ship. It was the largest container ship in the world until the Maersk Triple E class appeared. Its length is 396 meters. The gross lifting capacity is 187,624 tons.

7. Emma Maersk

In the list of the largest ships, Emma Maersk ranks second among the ships still in service. This is the first E-class container ship of eight owned by the A. P. Moller-Maersk Group. It was launched into the water in 2006. The vessel is capable of approximately 11 thousand TEUs. Its length is 397.71 meters.

6. Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller is a leading E-class container ship. It has the largest cargo capacity in the world and is also the longest vessel in 2013. Its length is 399 meters. Maximum speed - 23 knots with a load capacity of 18270 TEU. It was built for Maersk at the South Korean plant Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.

5. Esso Atlantic

Esso Atlantic is one of the most popular names in the history of large ships. The huge vessel, 406.57 meters long, has an incredible gross lifting capacity of 516,891 tons. She served 35 years primarily as an oil tanker and was scrapped in Pakistan in 2002.

4. Batillus

Batillus is a supertanker built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique for the French subsidiary of Shell Oil. Its gross lifting capacity is 554 thousand tons, speed is 16-17 knots, length is 414.22 meters. This is the fourth largest ship in the world. It made its last flight in December 1985.

3. Pierre Guillaumat

The world's third largest ship is named after the French politician, founder of the Elf Aquitaine oil company Pierre Guillaume. It was built in 1977 in Chantiers de l’Atlantique for the Nationale de Navigation company. The ship served for six years, and then it was scrapped due to incredible unprofitability. Due to its enormous size, its use was severely limited. It could not pass through either the Panama or Suez Canals. And the ship could not enter all ports. The gross load capacity was almost 555 thousand tons, speed 16 knots, length 414.22 meters.

2. Seawise Giant

The supertanker Mont was known by many names and was called the queen of oceans and rivers. The ship was built in 1979 at the Japanese shipyards of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. It was badly damaged during the Iran-Iraq War and was sunk because it was deemed beyond repair. But it was later raised and renovated, calling it Happy Giant. In December 2009 it made its last voyage. At that time it was the largest ship in the world, but it still retains the title of the largest tanker.

1. Prelude FLNG

Prelude is the largest operational vessel in the world, built in 2013 in South Korea. Its length is 488 meters, width 78 meters. It is intended for transportation of liquefied natural gas. Its construction required 260 thousand tons of steel, and when fully loaded the weight exceeds 600 thousand tons.