Sydney SuperCats
Susie O'Neill at Circular Quay in 2017
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Class overview | |
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Builders | Australian Defence Industries |
Operators | |
Completed | 4 |
Active | 3 |
Retired | 1 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Catamaran |
Length | 37.76 metres |
Speed | 26 knots |
Capacity | 326 |
The Sydney SuperCats are a class of catamarans operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
History[]
In 2000/01, the State Transit Authority purchased four SuperCats. Initially eight were ordered, but the final four were cancelled.[1] All were built by Australian Defence Industries at Garden Island.
They primarily operate on Eastern Suburbs services and have on occasion been used on the Manly run.[2] The upper deck is closed at night time.
Vessels[]
Name | Call sign | MMSI | Year in service | Namesake | Year retired | |
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Saint Mary Mackillop | 21822 | 503374400 | 2000 | Mary Mackillop | 2021 | |
Susie O'Neill | 21852 | 503374600 | 2000 | Susie O'Neill | ||
Louise Sauvage | 21906 | 503374700 | 2001 | Louise Sauvage | ||
SuperCat 4 | 21942 | 503374500 | 2001 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Fiasco afloat: ferries dead in the water Sydney Morning Herald 9 April 2007
- ^ Supercat makes rare appearance at Manly Manly Daily 19 July 2013
External links[]
Media related to Sydney SuperCats at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- Catamarans
- Ferry transport in Sydney
- Ships built in New South Wales
- Ferry classes
- Ferry stubs