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| ship_name = Freewinds<br />
| ship_owner = [[Church of Scientology]]<br />
| ship_operator = [[Majestic Cruise Lines]]<br />
| ship_registry = [[Curaçao]]<br />
| ship_route = Caribbean<br />
| ship_builder = [[Wärtsilä]] Turku Shipyard, [[Finland]]<br />
| ship_original_cost = <br />
| ship_yard_number = <br />
| ship_way_number = <br />
| ship_launched = 1968<br />
| ship_completed = 1968<br />
| ship_acquired = 1986<br />
| ship_in_service = 1986<br />
| ship_out_of_service = <br />
| ship_homeport = [[Willemstad]], Curaçao<br />
| ship_identification = IMO number: 6810811<br />
| ship_status = Active<br />
| ship_notes = <br />
| ship_class = <br />
| ship_length = 134.2 m (440 ft)<br />
| ship_beam = 21.6 m (71 ft)<br />
| ship_draught = 5.6 m (18 ft)<br />
| ship_propulsion = Diesel-electric<br />
| ship_speed = 18 knots<br />
| ship_capacity = 540 passengers<br />
| ship_crew = 220<br />
}}<br />
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'''Freewinds''' is a cruise ship operated by [[Majestic Cruise Lines]] and owned by the [[Church of Scientology]]. The ship is primarily used as a religious retreat and training center for [[Scientology]] members. It was built in 1968 by [[Wärtsilä]] at their shipyard in [[Turku]], [[Finland]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
The ship was originally launched in 1968 and was acquired by the Church of Scientology in 1986. Since then, it has been used for delivering advanced Scientology courses, including the [[Operating Thetan]] Level VIII (OT VIII), which is the highest level of auditing available in Scientology.<br />
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== Facilities ==<br />
The Freewinds is equipped with various facilities to support its function as a religious retreat. These include course rooms, auditing rooms, a dining area, and accommodations for both passengers and crew. The ship also features a theater and a lounge area.<br />
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== Operations ==<br />
The Freewinds operates primarily in the [[Caribbean]] and is registered in [[Curaçao]]. It serves as a venue for various Scientology events and conventions. The ship's homeport is in [[Willemstad]], Curaçao.<br />
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== Health and Safety ==<br />
In 2008, the Freewinds was found to have a significant amount of [[blue asbestos]] on board, which led to health concerns. The ship underwent extensive decontamination to remove the asbestos.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Scientology]]<br />
* [[Operating Thetan]]<br />
* [[Church of Scientology]]<br />
* [[Majestic Cruise Lines]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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