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Aegean speedboat Aίolos Kenteris sent for dismantling in Turkey

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The iconic speedboat Aίolos Kenteris has completed its last journey.
It is being dismantled in a Turkish scrapyard after over two decades of service.
Once a symbol of beauty and speed, it now faces a sad fate.
This marks the end for a vessel that was once highly sought after by travelers.

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The "Aιoλoς Κεντέρης," an iconic high-speed ferry, has embarked on its final journey, now heading to recycling facilities in Turkey. After over two decades of service, it is being dismantled at the Aliaga shipbreaking yard, where it will be processed as scrap metal. This marked the end of an era for the ferry, which was once dubbed the "Concorde of the Aegean" for its remarkable speed and modern amenities, including satellite televisions and comfortable seats.

Originally launched with great fanfare, the "Aιoλoς Κεντέρης" became a symbol of fast travel across the Greek Archipelago, attracting numerous passengers through its years of operation. However, its fate changed nearly a decade ago when the vessel was decommissioned and laid up in Sicily. Its journey to the recycling yards has been captured in various photos and videos, reflecting the melancholic end of a ship that was once considered a jewel of the Aegean Sea.

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The iconic Aíolos Kentéris is permanently retired and sent to Turkish scrap yards.

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