Australia NewsPlagued Artania Ship Sets Sail From West Australia00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintFREMANTLE, 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 ImagesAAP4/18/2020|Updated: 4/18/2020The 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.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesStokes Defends Bold Ashes Prep as England Chase First Win in Australia Since 2011Nov 12, 2025Parents Urged to Prepare for Social Media Ban on KidsNov 09, 2025Deputy PM Recasts Labor as ‘The Party of Defence’Nov 09, 2025Coalition Could Look at Coal Subsidies, Stick With NuclearNov 08, 2025Related TopicsAustraliacruise shipsPerth. Western AustraliaCCP virus
