The stamp in a souvenir sheet shows the modern river passenger ship MOLDOVA. In the background of the stamp, and continued on the S/S, one sees the river harbour Galati, and new construction on the cliffs of the town.
A hydrofoil of the type Raketa is seen on the river in the margin of the sheet, also a cargo vessel.
Built as an inland river passenger ship by the S.N. Oltenita shipyard for NAVROM.
15 May 1970 launched as MOLDOVA five sisters of which the MUNTENIA also is depict on some Rumanian stamps.
Tonnage 436 ton, dim. 61.5 x 11.3 x 3.2m., length bpp. 59.0, draught 1.7m.
Powered by two 820 hp diesel engines, speed 30 km/h.
Seats for 300 passengers, crew 13.
She is fitted out with a club room, music room and a restaurant with a dance floor, also fitted out wit air-condition.
She got a modernization and upgrade between 2007-2010 at Tulcea.
2013 In service, managed by NAVROM.
Rumania 1981 10 Lei MSsg4626, scott3001.
Source: Navicula and Watercraft Philately 1983 page 44.