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|Ship caption=The ''Freewinds'' berthed at [[Bonaire]], [[Netherlands Antilles]].
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|Ship name=1968—1985: ''Bohème''<br>1985 onwards: '''''Freewinds'''''
|Ship owner=1968—1981: [[Wallenius Bremen]]<br>1981—1985: [[Hanseatic Caribbean Shipping Co]]<br>1985 onwards: [[San Donato Properties Corporation]]<ref name=FoFen>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/boheme_1968_ex.htm |title=M/S ''Bohème'' Cruise Ship Chronicles |accessdate=2008-04-12 |last= |first= |format= |work=Fakta om Fartyg |language=in English }}</ref><ref name=DNV>{{cite web |url=https://exchange.dnv.com/Exchange/Main.aspx?EXTool=Vessel&VesselID=13706 |title=Vessel info: ''Freewinds'': Summary |accessdate=2008-04-12 |format= |work=DNV Exchange |publisher=Det Norske Veritas }}</ref>
|Ship operator=1968—1982: [[Commodore Cruise Line]]<br>1982—1983: [[Saitecin Cruises]]<br>1984: Commodore Cruise Line<br>1984—1985: [[SeaEscape]]<br>1985: Commodore Cruise Line<br>1985: [[Majestic Cruise Lines]]<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=FoFsv>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/boheme_1968.htm |title=M/S ''Bohème'' (1968) |accessdate=2008-04-12 |last=Asklander |first=Micke |format= |work=Fakta om Fartyg |language=in Swedish }}</ref>
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'''[[ship prefix|MV]] ''Freewinds''''' is a [[cruise ship]] operated by International Shipping - Miami and owned by San Donato Properties which is a company connected to the [[Church of Scientology]]. She was built in 1968 by [[Wärtsilä]] [[Turku Shipyard]] in [[Turku]], [[Finland]] for [[Wallenius Lines]] as '''MS ''Bohème''''' for service with [[Commodore Cruise Line]]. She was the first cruise ship built in Finland. Her ownership passed to a Church of Scientology-controlled company in 1985.<ref name=FoFen /> As of April 2008, the Freewinds has been sealed, and work stopped on refurbishments, due to "extensive contamination" with [[Asbestos#Blue|blue asbestos]].<ref name="insurancenewsnet" />
==Concept and construction==
The vessel that eventually became known as the ''Freewinds'' was originally ordered by the [[Sweden]]-based [[Lion Ferry]] as the second in a pair of two [[ropax|car/passenger]] [[ferry|ferries]] for use on their new [[Bremerhaven]] ([[West Germany]])—[[Harwich]] ([[United Kingdom]]) service, with provisions made for cruise service during the [[northern hemisphere]] winter season. The ships shared the same design as {{MS|Finnhansa|1966|2}} and {{MS|Finnpartner|1966|2}}, that were under construction for [[Finnlines]] at [[Wärtsilä]] [[Helsinki New Shipyard]] at the time.<ref name=FoFen /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/finnhansa_1966.htm |title=M/S ''Finnhansa'' (1966) |accessdate=2008-04-12 |last=Asklander |first=Micke |format= |work=Fakta om Fartyg |language=in Swedish }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/finnpartner_1966.htm |title=M/S ''Finnpartner'' (1966) |accessdate=2008-04-12 |last=Asklander |first=Micke |format= |work=Fakta om Fartyg |language=in Swedish }}</ref> The ships ordered by Lion Ferry were built at Wärtsilä's [[Turku Shipyard]], and the first of them, {{MS|Prins Hamlet||2}}, was delivered to her owners in May 1966.<ref name=FoFHamlet>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/prins_hamlet_1966.htm |title=M/S ''Prins Hamlet'' (1966) |accessdate=2008-04-12 |last=Asklander |first=Micke |format= |work=Fakta om Fartyg |language=in Swedish }}</ref> However, the passenger demand on the Bremerhaven—Harwich route proved to be insufficient for two ships, and Lion Ferry cancelled the order for a second ship.<ref name=FoFen />
Meanwhile the newly-founded [[Commodore Cruise Line]] were looking for ships to operate on cruises around the [[Caribbean]].<ref name=Simplon>{{cite web |url=http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/CommodoreCruiseLine.html |title=Commodore Cruise Line |accessdate=2008-04-12 |last=Boyle |first=Ian |format= |work=Simplon Postcards |language= }}</ref> An agreement was reached where the build contract of the half-complete ship was sold to the Sweden-based [[Wallenius Lines]], who would have the ship completed as a [[cruise ship]], and following completion she would be chartered to Commodore Cruise Lines.<ref name=FoFen /> Following their tradition of naming ships after operas, Wallenius decided to name the ship ''Bohème'', after [[La bohème]].<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=Simplon /> Cabins were added in place of the car decks on the ship (although bow or stern doors were never fitted on her), and her superstructure was redesigned to better accommodate the need for sundeck space in the warmer climates.<ref name=FoFen /> The ''Bohème'' was delivered to [[Wallenius Bremen]], Wallenius Lines' [[West Germany]]-based subsidiary, on [[12 November]] [[1968]]. She was registered in West Germany, with [[Bremerhaven]] as her home port.<ref name=FoFen />
==Service history==
===1968—1981: Wallenius Lines ownership===
Following delivery the ''Bohème'' sailed to [[Stockholm]], the location of [[Wallenius Lines]]' headquarters, for a presentation to invited guests. On departing Stockholm for [[Miami]] she carried her first paying passengers onboard. Her maiden voyage was cut short however, as she hit an underwater cliff outside [[Dalarö]] in the [[Stockholm Archipelago]]. The cliff breached the ship's hull and fuel tanks. Lifeboats were used to evacuate all passengers from the listing ship, and three days later she was refloated and towed to the [[Finnboda]] shipyard in [[Nacka]] for week-long repairs. After the repairs she again left for Miami, this time without passengers.<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=FoFsv />
On [[7 December]] [[1968]] the ''Bohème'' left on her first cruise from Miami to [[Saint Thomas]]. During her first year in service the ship had notable problems with her air conditioning due to the shipyard's inexperience with building ships for the warm Caribbean climate. As a result she returned to [[Europe]] in 1980, sailing to the [[Blohm + Voss]] shipyard in [[Hamburg]], [[West Germany]] where the air conditioning system was rebuilt, an additional [[screw compressor]] as well as two freshwater generators were installed. Following the rebuild the ''Bohème'' re-entered service with an itenary of Miami—[[Puerto Plata]]—Saint Thomas—[[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]]—[[Cap Hatien]]—Miami. She followed the same itenary around the year, becoming the first ship to offer around-the-year seven-night cruises from Miami. She was also the first cruise ship to call at Puerto Plata and the first to offer regular sailings to Cap Haitien.<ref name=FoFen />
===1981—1986: Rederi Ab Sally ownership===
In March 1981 Commodore Cruise Line, as well as the ''Bohème'', were sold to the [[Finland]]-based [[Rederi Ab Sally]].<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=Simplon /> The new owners re-registered the ''Bohème'' to [[Panama]], which resulted in most of the German officers resigning due to worsened working conditions. The resigned officers were replaced with [[Scandinavians]].<ref name=FoFen /> The following year the German deck and engine crews were replaced by [[Filipinos]]. Originally the new crew members were meant for {{MS|Navarino||2}}, a former [[ocean liner]] Sally had purchased for conversion into service with Commodore Cruise Line. However, after the ''Navarino'' was severely damaged first by a fire and then due to capsising of the drydock, the conversion plans were abandoned.<ref name=FoFen /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/gripsholm_1957.htm |title=M/S ''Gripsholm'' (1957) |accessdate=2008-04-12 |last=Asklander |first=Micke |format= |work=Fakta om Fartyg |language=in Swedish }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greatoceanliners.net/gripsholm2.html |title=''Gripsholm'' (II)/''Navarino''/''Regent Sea'' |accessdate=2008-04-12 |last=Othfors |first=Daniel |format= |work=The Great Ocean Liners |language= }}</ref> The crew already hired for the ''Navarino'' was transferred to the ''Bohème''.<ref name=FoFen />
Between November 1982 and August 1983 the ''Bohème'' was chartered to the [[Brazilia]]-based [[Saitecin Cruises]] for cruises around [[South America]]. She also made one cruise from Miami under this charter.<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=FoFsv /> Following this charter the ship again returned to West Germany to be rebuilt, this time in [[Bremerhaven]], where two new diesel generators were installed and much of the interior decorations replaced. While in Bremerhaven she also received a new external livery. On returning to service in 1984 the ''Bohème'' was placed on a new Miami—[[Port-au-Prince]]—[[Port Antonio]]—[[Grand Cayman]]—[[Coromuel]]—Miami itenary. The schedule proved to be too tight to maintain, especially in poor weather conditions.<ref name=FoFen /> With engine problems causing further problems, this itenary only lasted until November 1984, when the ship was chartered to [[SeaEscape]] for their Miami—[[Freeport, Bahamas|Freeport]] ferry service.<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=FoFsv />
In February 1985 the ''Bohème'' returned to Commodore Cruise Line service. Her port of departure was changed to [[Saint Petersburg, Florida]] to better cater to the needs of Commodore's main cliente, the retired people living on Florida's west coast. The ship's new seven-day itenary was Saint Petersburg—[[Key West]]—[[Port Antonio]]—[[Cozumel]]—Saint Petersburg. The new route proved to be short-lived, as the ''Bohème'' was sold to [[San Donato Properties Corporation]] in September 1986 for [[USD|$]]10 million, to be converted for use with the [[Church of Scientology]].<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=FoFsv />
===1986 onwards: Scientology acquisition and ownership===
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In [[1984]], the Church of Scientology's parent body, the [[Church of Scientology International]] (CSI), decided to obtain a ship on which to deliver high-level Scientology courses. According to a statement by the Church,
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CSI believed that an ocean-going vessel would be the most appropriate facility for ministering New OT VIII because this advanced level of religious service requires a completely safe, aesthetic and distraction-free environment and because [[L. Ron Hubbard]], the religion's founder, had researched and ministered the first [[OT level]]s aboard a ship in the late [[1960s]]. A ship therefore would have particular religious significance to Scientologists. <ref name="fst1023">[http://www.xenufrance.net/fst-to-irs-1023.pdf Flag Ship Trust ''Application for Recognition of Exemption''], IRS Form 1023, August 18, 1993</ref>
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An entity called the [[Flag Ship Trust]] (FST) was formed in December [[1985]] with the aid of a $5 million donation from the [[International Association of Scientologists]]. In September 1986, the Flag Ship Trust purchased ''Bohème'', renamed her ''Freewinds'' and refitted her to enable its use for Scientology purposes. The vessel was put into service in June 1988.
The ownership and management of the vessel was organized through a complicated web of Scientology-run corporations and entities, most of which are owned by the Flag Ship Trust. It is owned by [[San Donate Properties]], a [[Panama]]nian corporation of which FST is the sole shareholder. Another FST-owned Panamanian corporation, [[Transcorp Services]], owns the mortgage on the ''Freewinds''. [[FSS Organization]] was a Netherlands Antilles corporation responsible for paying certain taxes on the vessel to the Netherlands Antilles authorities. Scientology courses are delivered aboard the vessel by the [[Flag Ship Service Organization]] (FSSO), in effect a floating branch of the Church of Scientology. [[Majestic Cruise Lines]] is a Panamanian corporation which operates the ''Freewinds'', receiving payment from FSSO for the use of the ship. [[MCL Services]] is a Netherlands Antilles corporation which provides shore support and liaison services for Majestic Cruise Lines and FSSO from the ''Freewinds''' home port, Curaçao.
Following the Church of Scientology's controversial [[tax exemption]] agreement with the [[United States]] [[Internal Revenue Service]] in 1993, these arrangements were simplified. Majestic Cruise Lines' responsibilities were to be transferred to FSSO, with Majestic itself being dissolved, and FSS Organization was dissolved as it was no longer required for Netherlands Antilles tax reporting purposes. <ref name="fst1023" /> However, Majestic remains in existence and is still actively billing visitors to the ''Freewinds''. <ref>Caroline Letkeman, [http://www.carolineletkeman.org/refund/docs/inv-1999-03-11-majestic-cruise-lines.html Flag Ship Service Organization invoice]</ref>
The ''Freewinds'' is the fifth ship to have been owned by the Church of Scientology; the other four were the ''[[Royal Scotman]]'' (later ''Apollo''), the ''[[Enchanter (ship)|Enchanter]]'' (later ''Diana''), the ''[[Avon River (ship)|Avon River]]'' (later ''Athena'') and the ''[[Nekambi]]'', all of which have apparently now been scrapped. However, the nameplate of the ''Diana'' has been preserved and is on display aboard the ''Freewinds''. The Church also operated two WWII surplus ships during the late 1960s-early 1970s. These where the ''Bolivar'', a sub chaser (similar to the one commanded by L. Ron Hubbard briefly during the war), and an 843 ton mine-layer ''TSMY Excalibur'' (built May 1945). Both vessels were docked at San Pedro, California and used for training new "Sea Org" members.
==Scientology use==
The ''Freewinds'' is the exclusive training center for [[OT VIII]] ([[Operating Thetan]] Level 8), the [[Scientology beliefs and practices|highest level of Scientology]] and the last of the published OT levels. Initiates who have reached the highest levels must receive their training on the ''Freewinds'', as the Church does not allow it to take place in any other location.{{Fact|date=July 2008}}
Besides the OT VIII training, the ''Freewinds'' is used for delivering lower-level classes and auditing services. She is also used as a recreational vessel for Scientologists, including celebrities such as [[Tom Cruise]]. The ship hosts a "Freewinds Maiden Voyage" each July as an "OT Summit" for high-ranking Scientologists at which Scientology accomplishments and plans for the future are publicly celebrated. <ref>"THE FREEWINDS MAIDEN VOYAGE XVII - THE LANDMARK CRUISE FROM WHICH NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN", ''Impact'' magazine no. 111, Oct 2005</ref>
A significant portion of the ship is given over to its use as a religious retreat for [[Scientology|Scientologists]]. As well as various course rooms and a library of L. Ron Hubbard books, the ''Freewinds'' has areas given over to the [[Religious Technology Center]], [[Sea Org]] and [[International Association of Scientologists]]. As is common practice in other Scientology organizations, the ship also has an "LRH Office" symbolically set aside for L. Ron Hubbard's use.
=== Other Uses ===
The ''Freewinds'' often hosts local functions in the ports it frequents, such as [[jazz]] concerts and movie performances in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. These events are usually free but often support island charities through entrance fees or suggested donations<ref> [http://www.bonaireinsider.com/index.php/bonaireinsider/comments/freewinds_plans_benefit_concert_to_support_bonaire_animal_shelter/ "Freewinds Plans Benefit Concert to Support Bonaire Animal Shelter" BONAIREINSIDER]</ref>. Local artists are often showcased. It also caters to different international conferences and events. The ship's leisure facilities include a restaurant, lounge, cabaret, swimming pool, movie theater and beauty salon.
==Environmental issues==
In April 2008, the ''Freewinds'' was shut down after [[Carcinogen|cancer-causing]] [[Asbestos#Blue|blue asbestos]] was discovered during maintenance by the Curacao Drydock Company.<ref name="dailyherald" /><ref name="gray">{{cite web|url=http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/04/scientology-freewinds-asbestos-tom-cruise.php|title=Scandal on the Lido Deck: Scientology Cruise Ship Exposing Passengers to Asbestos?|work=Radar Online||publisher=[[Radar (magazine)|Radar Magazine]]|date=2008-04-30|accessdate=2008-04-30|last=Gray|first=Tyler}}</ref> Blue asbestos is the most dangerous form of asbestos, and the ship is reported to be "extensively contaminated".<ref name="insurancenewsnet">{{cite web|url=http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.asp?n=1&neID=200805023600.3_33bc000d60868fe7|title=Curacao Dry dock Company: Scientology's Cruise Ship Sealed Due To Asbestos Danger|work=Insurance News Net|publisher=insurancenewsnet.com|accessdate=2008-05-02|last=M2 PressWIRE}}</ref> According to InsuranceNewsNet, "Decontamination, if it is even possible, is likely to cost tens of millions of dollars and would result in the ship being in dry dock for many months."<ref name="insurancenewsnet" />
The discovery confirmed a 2001 allegation by former Scientologist Lawrence Woodcraft, who had overseen the original renovation of the ''Freewinds'' in 1987.<ref>[http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/05/freewinds-asbestos-scientology-tom-cruise.php]</ref> The Captain also admitted that during previous maintenance performed by his personnel, asbestos was released into the ventilation system but not reported.<ref name="gray" /><ref name="dailyherald">{{cite news | last =Staff | title =Freewinds hides information about presence of asbestos | work =The Daily Herald ([[Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles|Willemstad]], [[Curaçao]]) | date =[[April 28]], [[2008]] |url=}}</ref>
The Church of Scientology denied that there is an asbestos problem, commenting in May 2008 that "there is not now and never has been a situation of asbestos exposure on the Freewinds." <ref>{{cite news|author=Staff writer|title=Cruise and Holmes in asbestos warning|work=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited)|Metro]]|date=2008-05-15}}</ref> [[Karin Pouw]], spokesperson for the Church of Scientology, told [[Radar Magazine]] that the air quality on the ship was regularly tested and "always meets or exceeds US standards."<ref>[http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/05/freewinds-asbestos-scientology-tom-cruise.php Cancer on the Lido Deck? Scientology Responds], Radar, By Tyler Gray 05/01/08 10:40 AM</ref>
The ''Freewinds'' has been noted in [[Bonaire]] for the amount of waste water it dumps into the island's inland waste pit. According to one 2007 report, the ship sometimes sends four loads of waste per hour, contributing to a growing environmental problem on the island.<ref>{{cite news |first=George |last=DeSalvo |title=Flotsam and Jetsam |work=The Bonaire Reporter |date=2007-10-12 |page=5 |url=http://bonairereporter.com/news/007PDFs/10-12-07.pdf |accessdate=2008-05-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=George |last=DeSalvo |coauthors=Laura DeSalvo; David Radomisli |title=Flotsam and Jetsam |work=The Bonaire Reporter |date=2007-05-18 |page=3 |url=http://bonairereporter.com/news/007PDFs/05-18-07.pdf |accessdate=2008-05-12}}</ref>
==Design==
[[Image:Freewinds logo.jpg|thumb|Logo on the side of the ''Freewinds'', incorporating the [[Operating Thetan|OT]], [[Dianetics]], Scientology and Majestic Cruise Lines logos (centre, left, right and above, respectively).]]
===Exterior design===
The exterior design of the ''Bohème''/''Freewinds'' is very similar to the ''Finnhansa'' class ships built as ferries. She has a moderately raked and slightly rounded bow, rounded forward superstructure, terraced rear superstructure and two slim side-by-side funnels. She differs from her sisters with the superstructure expanding further on promenade deck (on the other ships it only extends as far as the [[bridge (ship)|bridge]]), swimming pool added to the rear of promade deck, and the observation lounge missing from the topmost deck; this was replaced by an open sunbathing area.
As built the ''Bohème'' was painted in [[Wallenius Lines]] livery, with an all-white hull and superstructure, yellow radar mast and yellow funnels with a wide horizontal green stripe painted on them and the letters OW (for [[Olof Wallenius]]) painted on the stripe. The ship only kept this livery until her first visit to [[Miami]], where she was repainted in the [[Commodore Cruise Line]] livery, with white funnels and radar mast. A dark blue decorative stripe was later painted on the hull. During the 1983 refit the livery of the ''Bohème'' was more radically altered, when blue stripes were painted along the windows on main and promenade decks, as wel las the bridge windows. The funnels were re-painted with a spray-shaped design in blue, red and yellow.<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=Simplon />
Following acquision by the [[Church of Scientology]] the ship's external appearance was changed slightly from the final Commodore livery; the ''Freewinds'' received dark blue funnels with the [[Majestic Cruise Lines]] logo on them, while an intricate combination of Scientology-related symbols was painted on both sides of the hull (pictured on the right). Additionally three decorative ribands were painted on the side of the hull towards the rear.
===Interior design===
Members of Wallenius family were heavily involved in the interior design of the ''Bohème''. [[Margareta Wallenius]] in particular dedicated her interest to the interiors of the ship, having her say in the materials used and works of art brought in from promising artists in [[Paris]]. Reflecting the company tradition of naming ships after operas, all public rooms onboard were originally named after themes related to [[Puccini]]'s [[La bohème]], the opera that had given it's name to the ship itself.<ref name=FoFen />
Compared to her sisters built for [[ferry]] service, cabins were built on the planned car-deck on the B- and C-decks on the ''Bohème''.<ref name=FoFen /> The car decks had in fact been originally planned to accommodate temporary cabin modules during the winter when [[Lion Ferry]], the company that had originally ordered the ''Bohème'', planned to use her for cruising to the [[Canary Isles]].<ref name=FoFen /><ref name=FoFHamlet /> Additionally a small gymnasium and cinema were added in place of cargo hold on D-deck. All stairways and public rooms were panelled in light [[Nordic countries|nordic]] woods, while the deluxe cabins received dark oak panelings. During the 1983 refit much of the original panelling was replaced either by colourfuls paintings or mirrors to give an increased sense of space. Similarly much of the upholstery and carpets were changed into cheerier colours.<ref name=FoFen />
Following acquisition by the Church of Scientology, almost all of the ship's public spaces were rebuilt.<ref name=FoFen />
==Decks and facilities==
===As ''Bohème''===
Only including spaces accessible to passengers.
*D deck - [[Gym]]nasium, [[cinema]]
*C deck (''Caribbean deck'') - Outside and inside [[cabin (ship)|cabins]]
*B deck (''Bahamas deck'') - Hospital, inside and outside cabins
*A deck (''Antilles deck'')- Purser's office, inside and outside cabins
*Main deck - Puccini and Paris dining rooms, casino, shops, Le Club Mimi bar, beauty shop, Rodolfo lounge, card room, reading room
*Promanade deck - Marcello lounge/[[discothèque]], game room, deluxe cabins, Café des Artistes, lido deck, swimming pool
*Bridge deck - [[Bridge (ship)|Bridge]], unknown
*Sun deck - sundeck<ref name=FoFen />
===As ''Freewinds''===
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==See also==
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*[[List of cruise ships]]
== References ==
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==External links==
{{wikinews|Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds}}
* [http://freewinds.org/ Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization (FSSO)]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gid/sets/72057594088269490/ Scientologists, Ahoy! Pictures of the ''Freewinds'' in Antigua]
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