Atlantic Star Departs Baltimore, Maryland July 19, 2020

This 296×37.6m (971.13×123.36ft) Container/Ro-Ro (or ConRo) ship was built in 2015 by Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group in China for Atlantic Container Line (ACL). She was christened right here in Baltimore on September 21, 2018. She was the first of the G4 ships to be built, the others being the Atlantic Sail (seen November 12, 2018), Atlantic Sea, Atlantic Sky, and Atlantic Sun, the latter of which I saw come to Baltimore October 13, 2018. They can each carry 3,800 TEUs and 1,300 cars. ACL Cargo has provided a data sheet on this class of ship which can be seen here.

A 2015 article by Motorship has a lot of detailed information on this ship. Passenger service is available aboard this ship between the USA and Europe. Information on this can be viewed here. This gCaptain article has extensive information and photos on this ship.

This 2016 video published by the ship’s owner shows her construction as well as her maiden voyage. Another video also from 2016 shows her maiden arrival to Halifax, Canada. Another video by the same person just a couple weeks back this time from a drone can be seen by clicking here.

In my 6 minute video below she can be seen passing Seagirt Marine Terminal in the distance with pleasure boat traffic in the foreground. As the very large ship nears signs of rust are appearing around her working edges. As she passes the camera her giant stern ramp comes into view. G4 class ships never fail to impress!

You can view my photography (more than just ships!) here and more videos here.