Sydney SuperCats
 Susie O'Neill passing Goat Island in July 2013 | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders: | Australian Defence Industries |
| Operators: |
State Transit Authority Sydney Ferries Harbour City Ferries |
| Completed: | 4 |
| Active: | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Catamaran |
| Length: | 37.76 metres |
| Speed: | 26 knots |
| Capacity: | 326 |
The Sydney SuperCats are a class of catamarans operated by Harbour City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Mackillop | 21822 | 503374400 | 2000 | Mary Mackillop |
| Susie O'Neill | 21852 | 503374600 | 2000 | Susie O'Neill |
| Louise Sauvage | 21906 | 503374700 | 2001 | Louise Sauvage |
| SuperCat 4 | 503374500 | 2001 | ||
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