First Fleet-class ferry
{{Short description|Class of Sydney ferry}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
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| infobox caption = First Fleet class | sclass = 2 }} {{Infobox ship image | Ship image = File:Scarborough, Pyrmont Bay, 2017 (01).jpg | Ship caption = Scarborough arriving at Pyrmont Bay in 2017. }} {{Infobox ship class overview | Builders = Carrington Slipways | Operators = *Urban Transit Authority | Subclasses = | Built range = 1984–1986 | In service range = | Total ships completed = 9 | Total ships active = 9 | Total ships laid up = | Total ships lost = | Total ships retired = | Total ships scrapped = | Total ships preserved = }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Header caption = | Ship type = Catamaran | Ship tonnage = | Ship displacement = 83 tonnes | Ship length = {{convert|25.4|m|abbr=on}} | Ship beam = | Ship height = | Ship draught = | Ship draft = | Ship depth = | Ship decks = | Ship deck clearance = | Ship ramps = | Ship ice class = | Ship propulsion = MTU Series 60 | Ship speed = {{convert|11|kn}} | Ship capacity = 393 | Ship crew = | Ship notes = }} |
The First Fleet class is a class of ferry operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
History
In the early 1980s, the Urban Transit Authority ordered nine catamaran ferries from Carrington Slipways, Tomago. They were to replace the K-class and wooden Lady class ferries on Sydney Harbour. The new vessels were named after ships of the First Fleet and were delivered between 1984 and 1986. It was originally intended that they would operate services on the Parramatta River, but they generated too much wash.
In 2006/07, the class were repowered with MTU Series 60 engines.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222539/http://www.marinebusiness.com.au/archive/news-in-brief-june-2007 News in Brief] Marine Business June 2007 As at November 2023, all nine remain in service with Transdev Sydney Ferries.[https://web.archive.org/web/20231104072216/https://www.transdev.com.au/solutions/one-fleet-9-vessel-class/ First fleet class] Transdev Sydney Ferries
Between 2020 and 2022, eight of the ferries underwent life extension rebuilds to extend their lives for a further 10 years. The work was undertaken by Birdon at Port Macquarie and included new engines, refurbished interiors, the provision of air conditioning and additional safety features. The first vessel completed was the Golden Grove in June 2020.[https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210159/https://www.birdon.com.au/golden-grove-ferry-refurbishment/ Golden Grove Ferry Refurbishment] Birdon 12 June 2020[https://web.archive.org/web/20231014092504/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-19/sydney-ferries-refurbishment-new-lease-of-life-in-port-macquarie/12369364?fbclid=IwAR2qbBZY522KBZwB4RnAxFGD_633CgtXcM3IlK4-T4nXt-Gtar1T6oS1icg Sydney ferries get a facelift at Port Macquarie to extend life just shy of 50 years] ABC News 19 June 2020
First Fleet Class Ferries currently service F2 Taronga Zoo, F4 Pyrmont Bay, F5 Neutral Bay, F6 Mosman Bay, F7 Double Bay and F8 Cockatoo Island.
File:Interior of lower floor of Non Refurbished First Fleet Ferry.jpg
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==Vessels==
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| Photo of Vessel
!Name | Call sign | MMSI | Shipyard no | Launched | Status | Namesake | Additional Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:First Fleet Class Ferry Supply.jpg
|Supply | 16496 | 503344800 | 163 | 10 December 1984 | Active | {{HMS|Supply|1759|6}} | First vessel in service. | |
| File:Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf.jpg
|Sirius | 15622 | 503345700 | 164 | 20 August 1984 | Active | {{HMS|Sirius|1786|6}} | First vessel launched. Had different handrails up until 2023 drydocking. One of 3 vessels surveyed to go to Manly. | |
| File:Alexander - First Fleet Class Ferry - July 2024.jpg
|Alexander | 15517 | 503344900 | 165 | 19 January 1985 | Active | {{ship | Alexander|1783 ship|2}} | |
| File:MV Borrowdale at Circular Quay Wharf (cropped).jpg
|Borrowdale | 16852 | 503345100 | 166 | 4 February 1985 | Active | {{ship | Borrowdale|1785 ship|2}} | Has a flattened bow unique to this vessel. |
| File:First Fleet Class Ferry Charlotte arriving at Cockatoo Island (cropped).jpg
|Charlotte | 17258 | 503345200 | 167 | 23 February 1985 | Active | {{ship | Charlotte|1784 ship|2}} | |
| File:MV Fishburn at Circular Quay..jpg
|Fishburn | 15519 | 503345300 | 176 | 31 August 1985 | Active | {{ship | Fishburn|1780 ship|2}} | One of 3 vessels surveyed to go to Manly. |
| File:MV Friendship.jpg
|Friendship | 17458 | 503345400 | 9 May 1986 | Active | {{ship | Friendship|1784 ship|2}} | Last vessel in service. | |
| File:MV Golden Grove.jpg
|Golden Grove | 16497 | 503345500 | 177 | 16 November 1985 | Active | {{ship | Golden Grove|1782 ship|2}} | The pattern of windows that open is different on this vessel. First to receive refit. One of 3 vessels surveyed to go to Manly. |
| File:MV Scarborough First Fleet Vessel.jpg
|Scarborough | 16814 | 503345600 | 178 | 1 February 1986 | Active | Scarborough |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{commons category-inline|First Fleet ferry class}}
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