Island Seaway
| History | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Eglo Engineering |
| Yard number | 3 |
| Laid down | 6 May 1986 |
| Launched | 13 May 1987 |
| Maiden voyage | 13 November 1987 |
| Identification | IMO number: 8600739 |
| Fate | Scrapped |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 3,235 GRT, 996 DWT |
| Length | 80.35 metres |
| Beam | 16.53 metres |
| Draught | 3.67 metres |
| Installed power | Mirrlees Blackstone |
| Speed | 11 knots |
Island Seaway was a roll-on/roll-off ship operated by RW Miller between Port Lincoln, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island in South Australia.
Built by Eglo Engineering, Port Adelaide in 1987 to replace the Troubridge, [1][2][3] it made its maiden voyage on 13 November 1987.[4]
After the Port Lincoln to Kangaroo Island service ceased in March 1995, the Island Seaway was sold.[5] It was renamed Seaboard Supporter in November 2011 and Flying Viking in March 2012 under Norwegian ownership.[6]
References
- ^ Speedy construction for new SA ferry Engineers Australia 31 October 1986 pages 14/15
- ^ New ferry for Kangaroo Island Engineers Australia 24 July 1987 page 9
- ^ Charges based on competitive formula Port Lincoln Times 6 August 1987 page 2
- ^ Seaway makes maiden voyage Port Lincoln Times 24 November 1987 page 5
- ^ Port potential Port Lincoln Times 28 March 1995 page 3
- ^ Island Seaway - IMO 8600739 Scheepvaartest
External links
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