Plagued Artania Ship Sets Sail From West Australia

FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: The MV Artania is seen with "Thank You Fremantle" banners at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal on March 28, 2020. Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images

The plagued Artania cruise ship is finally departing Western Australia after a three-week stay during which three people on board died of COVID-19.

The German liner began its journey from Fremantle back to Europe on April 18, keeping to its scheduled 1pm departure time.