MV Collaroy
 MV Collaroy in service between Circular Quay and Manly.
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | MV Collaroy |
| Namesake | Collaroy, New South Wales |
| Owner | Government of New South Wales |
| Operator | Sydney Ferries Corporation |
| Port of registry |  Australia |
| Route | Manly ferry services |
| Builder | Newcastle State Dockyard |
| Launched | 1988[1] |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Freshwater class ferry |
| Displacement | 1140 tons (loaded) |
| Length | 70.4 m (231 ft) |
| Beam | 13.06 m (42.8 ft) |
| Draught | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) |
| Decks | 2 |
| Capacity | 1100 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Notes | Double ended single hull of welded steel construction. Welded aluminium alloy superstructure. |
MV Collaroy is one of four Freshwater class ferries[1] that operates the Manly ferry service between Circular Quay, Sydney and Manly. The ferry is owned by the Government of New South Wales and operated by Sydney Ferries Corporation. It is named after Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
In 2000, when Sydney hosted the Summer Olympics, Collaroy was the vessel used to carry the Olympic torch across the harbour.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Ferry Safety Investigation Report: Systemic Investigation Into Incidents of Collision Involving Freshwater Class Vessels Operated by Sydney Ferries Corporation" (PDF). Office of Transport Safety Investigations. October 26, 2006. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
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