 In 1976 the company made a bid to purchase the laid-up Italian Line ships "Michelangelo" and "Raffaello", but the offer was turned down by the Italian Line.In preparation for the delivery of the new "Atlantic" in 1982, the "Doric" was sold to Royal Cruise Line, becoming their "Royal Odyssey".When delivered in April 1982, the "Atlantic" took over the New York—Bahama cruise service.