MV Rachel Corrie

MV Rachel Corrie
History
Name
  • Carsten (1967–1993)
  • Norasia Attika (1993–2000)
  • Manya (2000–2003)
  • Linda (2003–2010)
  • Rachel Corrie (from 2010)
NamesakeRachel Corrie
Owner
  • P Buck (1993–94)
  • Ariadna Shipping Ltd (1994–2003)
  • LSA Hansa Bunkering Ltd (2003–05)
  • Lackner Ventures Ltd (2005–2010)
  • Free Gaza Movement (from 2010)
Operator
  • H Moller (1994–2004)
  • Hanza Bunkering Ltd (2004–05)
  • Forestry Shipping Ltd (2005)
  • Eestinva (2005–2010)
  • Free Gaza Movement (from 2010)
Port of registry
  • Antigua (1993–2000)
  • Kingstown (2000–2003)
  • Latvia (2003–05)
  • Phnom Penh (since 2005)
BuilderJ J Sietas, Hamburg
Yard number625
CompletedMay 1967
HomeportDundalk (since 2010)
Identification
General characteristics
Class & typeCoaster
Tonnage
Length68.43 m (224 ft 6 in)
Beam10.52 m (34 ft 6 in)
Depth6.25 m (20 ft 6 in)
Installed powerDeutz diesel engine
PropulsionScrew propeller
Speed12.5 knots (23.2 km/h)

MV Rachel Corrie is a 499 GT coaster owned and operated by the Free Gaza Movement. The ship is named in honour of Rachel Corrie, a deceased member of the International Solidarity Movement. Built by J.J. Sietas in Hamburg in 1967, she was originally named Carsten; she has also carried the names Norasia Attika, Manya and Linda.

In June 2010 the vessel was intercepted by Israeli Defence Forces while attempting to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip and to deliver humanitarian aid.

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