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MV Eynhallow

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MV Eynhallow at Tingwall.
History
United Kingdom
NameMV Eynhallow
OwnerOrkney Islands Council
OperatorOrkney Ferries
Port of registryKirkwall
BuilderAbels Shipbuilders, Bristol
Completed1987
Identification
General characteristics
Class and typeMCA Class VIA/VI
TypeRo-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Length28.8 m (94.5 ft)
Beam7 m (23.0 ft)
Draft1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Installed power2 x 220.5kW
Speed10.5 knots (19.4 km/h; 12.1 mph)
Capacity50/95 passengers; 10 cars or approximately 40 tonnes
Crew3/4
Notes[2]

MV Eynhallow is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.

History

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MV Eynhallow was built by Abels Shipbuilders in Bristol in 1987.[2]

Service

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MV Eynhallow is normally used on the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre service.

References

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  1. ^ "Eynhallow". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "MV Eynhallow" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.