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MV Queenscliff (1992)

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M.V. Queenscliff docked at Sorrento
History
NameMV Queenscliff[1]
OperatorPeninsula Searoad Transport Pty Ltd
Port of registry Australia
RoutePort Lincoln, South Australia, Australia
Completed1992
General characteristics
Class and typeSingle-ended, roll-on/roll-off
Tonnage3,200 GRT (approx)
Length60.1 m (197.2 ft)*
Beam54.0 m (177.2 ft)*
Draft2.3 m (7 ft 6.6 in)*
Installed powerDiesel
Propulsion2 x 800 kW
Speed11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)*
Capacitylist error: <br /> list (help)
700 passengers
80 cars

The M.V. Queenscliff is a single ended roll-on/roll-off vehicle ferry owned by Peninsula Searoad Transport of Victoria, Australia. It has operated between the heads of Port Phillip Bay between the towns of Queenscliff and Sorrento since December 22, 1993.[2] The ship replaced the earlier Peninsula Princess used on the route.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Searoad - The Vessels". Retrieved 2007-08-13.
  2. ^ "Media Release from the Office of the Premier - PREMIER LAUNCHES NEW BAY FERRY SERVICE - December 22 1993". Retrieved 2007-07-26.