Love Boat sailing for the scrap heap

(ISTANBUL) — The cruise ship featured in the popular 1970s television show "The Love Boat" is heading for the scrap yard, Reuters reported. The 561-foot MS Pacific, called Pacific Princess on the ABC show, will be stripped for its metal and parts at a facility on Turkey's Aegean coast. The ship took on water during its final voyage and had to be helped to its destination.

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By Professional Mariner Staff