First Fleet-class ferry
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Golden Grove in October 2006
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| Class overview | |
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| Builders: | Carrington Slipways |
| Operators: | |
| Built: | 1984–1986 |
| Completed: | 9 |
| Active: | 9 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Catamaran |
| Displacement: | 83 tonnes |
| Length: | 25.4 m (83 ft) |
| Propulsion: | MTU Series 60 |
| Speed: | 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph) |
| Capacity: | 393 |
The First Fleet class is a class of ferry operated by Harbour City Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
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History
In the early 1980s, the Urban Transit Authority ordered nine catamaran ferries from Carrington Slipways, Tomago. They were named after ships of the First Fleet being delivered between 1984 and 1986. They replaced the wooden K and Lady class ferries on Sydney Harbour. It was originally intended that they operate services on the Parramatta River, however they generated too much wash.
In 2006/07, the class were repowered with MTU Series 60 engines.[1] Today, all nine remain in service with Harbour City Ferries.[2]
Vessels
| Name | Call Sign | MMSI | Shipyard No | Completed | Status | Namesake | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply | 16496 | 503344800 | 163 | 1984 | Active | HMS Supply | |
| Sirius | 15622 | 503345700 | 164 | 1984 | Active | HMS Sirius | |
| Alexander | 15517 | 503344900 | 165 | 1985 | Active | Alexander | [3] |
| Borrowdale | 16852 | 503345100 | 1985 | Active | Borrowdale | [4] | |
| Charlotte | 17258 | 503345200 | 167 | 1985 | Active | Charlotte | [5] |
| Fishburn | 15519 | 503345300 | 176 | 1985 | Active | Fishburn | [6] |
| Friendship | 17458 | 503345400 | 1986 | Active | Friendship | [7] | |
| Golden Grove | 16497 | 503345500 | 177 | 1986 | Active | Golden Grove | [8] |
| Scarborough | 16814 | 503345600 | 178 | 1986 | Active | Scarborough |
References
- ↑ MTU's Progress on Sydney Ferry Upgrade Marine Business June 2007
- ↑ Sydney Ferries Fleet Facts Transport for NSW
- ↑ Alexander Ferries of Sydney
- ↑ Borrowdale Ferries of Sydney
- ↑ Charlotte Ferries of Sydney
- ↑ Fishburn Ferries of Sydney
- ↑ Friendship Ferries of Sydney
- ↑ Golden Grove Ferries of Sydney
External links
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