Spirit of Kangaroo Island
History |
Australia
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Name: |
Spirit of Kangaroo Island |
Namesake: |
Kangaroo Island |
Owner: |
Kangaroo Island SeaLink |
Builder: |
Austal Ships, Fremantle |
Yard number: |
117 |
Launched: |
2003 [1] |
General characteristics |
Type: |
Catamaran |
Length: |
50.6 m[2] |
Beam: |
17.8 m |
Draught: |
2.5m |
Ramps: |
1 rear ramp |
Installed power: |
2 x 1119 kw V12 Caterpillars |
Speed: |
17.8 knots |
Capacity: |
243 passengers, and 53 cars |
Spirit of Kangaroo Island is a vehicular ferry that operates on the 18km Cape Jervis to Penneshaw route along with the Sealion 2000. These two ships provide the main form of transport to Kangaroo Island operating up to 10 trips daily.
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