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Photos: Cruise ship MSC Poesia christened in Dover

MSC Cruises officially christened its new ship MSC Poesia in Dover on April 5 2008.

It was the first time MSC Cruises has launched a ship outside Italy. Guests included singer Andrea Bocelli, actress Sophia Loren and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.

MSC Poesia

MSC Poesia
MSC Poesia in dock at Dover

Zebra Bar, MSC Poesia
The Zebra Bar

MSC Poesia godmother Sophia Loren with MSC Cruises boss Pierfrancesco Vago
Sophia Loren with MSC Cruises chief executive Pierfrancesco Vago

Left to right - singer Andrea Bocelli, MSC Poesia godmother Sophia Loren and MSC Cruises boss Pierfrancesco Vago
Andrea Bocelli, Sophia Loren and MSC Cruises chief executive Pierfrancesco Vago

Guests in reception on MSC Poesia
Guests take drinks before dinner in Le Rendezvous, MSC Poesia

Andrea Bocelli performs on MSC Poesia
Andrea Bocelli performs, with the ship's officers at the rear of the stage

Guests celebrate as MSC Poesia is christened at midnight, April 5 2008
Guests celebrate in the Moulin Rouge bar as MSC Poesia is christened

Guests celebrate as MSC Poesia is christened at midnight, April 5 2008
Guests celebrate in the Moulin Rouge bar as MSC Poesia is christened

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