MS Sis

History
Name:
  • 1974–1997: Netley Castle
  • 1997 onwards: Sis
Operator:
Port of registry:
Builder: Ryton Marine Ltd, Wallsend, UK
Identification: IMO number: 7341219
Status: In service
General characteristics (as built)[1]
Tonnage: 1,183 GRT
Length: 73.82 m (242 ft 2 in)
Beam: 15.16 m (49 ft 9 in)
Draught: 2.28 m (7 ft 6 in)
Installed power: 4 × Caterpillar 4SA 8cyl diesels
Propulsion: 4 x Aquamaster Z-drives
Speed: 14 kn (25.9 km/h)
Capacity:
  • 1000 passengers
  • 80 cars

Sis is a car / passenger ferry owned and operated by Jadrolinija. The vessel operates between Zadar and the island of Ugljan.

History

Sis was built in 1974 as Netley Castle for Red Funnel. The vessel operated between Southampton and Cowes until 1996 when the vessel was replaced by Red Eagle.

References

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