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MV Harbour Spirit

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MV Harbour Spirit
Harbour Spirit at Gosport
History
NameMV Harbour Spirit
OwnerGosport Ferry Company Ltd
Launched2014
In service2015
Identification
General characteristics
Length29.67 metres (97.3 ft)
Beam10.20 metres (33.5 ft)
Draught2.1 metres (6 ft 11 in)
Speed10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph)
Capacity300 passengers
Crew3 or 4

MV Harbour Spirit is a vessel owned by the Gosport Ferry Company Ltd and built by Tehnomont Shipyard of Pula in Croatia.[1]

History

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Harbour Spirit was launched in November 2014. After a month of sea trials in Croatian waters, the Harbour Spirit was loaded onto the heavy lift ship MV Amoenitas for the journey to Gosport, and was delivered on March 11 2015. She entered service in July of that year.[1][2]

Characteristics

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The Harbour Spirit is 29.67 metres (97.3 ft) in length and has a beam of 10.20 metres (33.5 ft) and a draught of 2.1 metres (6 ft 11 in). She has a service speed of 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) and a capacity of 300 passengers. She carries either 3 or 4 crew depending on the nature of the voyage.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gosport Ferry "Harbour Spirit" delivered". Houlder Ltd. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 1 November 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. ^ "The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited". FIH group plc. Archived from the original on 1 November 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Harbour Spirit of Gosport (2015)". Gosport Ferry Company Ltd. Archived from the original on 1 November 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
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