First Fleet-class ferry

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First Fleet class
Scarborough, Pyrmont Bay, 2017 (01).jpg
Scarborough in Pyrmont Bay, 2017
Class overview
BuildersCarrington Slipways
Operators
Built1984–1986
Completed9
Active9
General characteristics
TypeCatamaran
Displacement83 tonnes
Length25.4 m (83 ft)
PropulsionMTU Series 60
Speed11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)
Capacity393

The First Fleet class is a class of ferry operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.

History[]

In the early 1980s, the Urban Transit Authority ordered nine catamaran ferries from Carrington Slipways, Tomago. They were to replace the K-class and wooden Lady class ferries on Sydney Harbour. The new vessels were named after ships of the First Fleet and were delivered between 1984 and 1986. It was originally intended that they would operate services on the Parramatta River, but 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 Transdev Sydney Ferries.[2]

In 2020, the then 35-year old ferries underwent a major facelift to provide them with another 10 years of service. The work was undertaken at Port Macquarie. The changes included engines, refurbished interiors, the provision of air conditioning and additional safety features. The first vessel to be upgraded and returned to service was Golden Grove.[3]

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 [4]
Borrowdale 16852 503345100 1985 Active Borrowdale [5]
Charlotte 17258 503345200 167 1985 Active Charlotte [6]
Fishburn 15519 503345300 176 1985 Active Fishburn [7]
Friendship 17458 503345400 1986 Active Friendship [8]
Golden Grove 16497 503345500 177 1986 Active Golden Grove [9]
Scarborough 16814 503345600 178 1986 Active Scarborough

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ MTU's Progress on Sydney Ferry Upgrade Marine Business June 2007
  2. ^ Sydney Ferries Fleet Facts Archived April 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW
  3. ^ Rubbo, Luisa (19 June 2020). "Sydney ferries get a facelift at Port Macquarie to extend life 'just shy of 50 years'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  4. ^ Alexander Ferries of Sydney
  5. ^ Borrowdale Ferries of Sydney
  6. ^ Charlotte Ferries of Sydney
  7. ^ Fishburn Ferries of Sydney
  8. ^ Friendship Ferries of Sydney
  9. ^ Golden Grove Ferries of Sydney

External links[]

Media related to First Fleet ferry class at Wikimedia Commons

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