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MV Earl Thorfinn

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MV Earl Thorfinn alongside at Kirkwall.
History
United Kingdom
NameMV Earl Thorfinn
OwnerOrkney Islands Council
OperatorOrkney Ferries
Port of registryKirkwall
BuilderMcTay Marine, Bromborough
Yard number88
Completed1990
Identification
General characteristics
Class and typeMCA Class IIA/III
TypeRo-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Tonnage771 gt
Length45 m (147.6 ft)
Beam11 m (36.1 ft)
Draft3.155 m (10.4 ft)
Rampsbow/stern
Installed power2 x 743kW
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Capacity50/95 passengers; 10 cars or approximately 40 tonnes
Notes[2]

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

History

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MV Earl Thorfinn was built by McTay Marine in Bromborough on Merseyside in 1989.[2]

Service

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MV Earl Thorfinn is normally used on Outer North Isles services, connecting Kirkwall with Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, Papay, and North Ronaldsay.

References

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