MV Earl Sigurd is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries. It was built in 1989 by McTay Marine in Bromborough.[2] It is normally used on Outer North Isles services, connecting Kirkwall with Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, Papay, and North Ronaldsay.
 MV Earl Sigurd approaching Kirkwall.
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| History | |
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 United Kingdom | |
| Name | MV Earl Sigurd |
| Owner | Orkney Islands Council |
| Operator | Orkney Ferries |
| Port of registry | Kirkwall |
| Builder | McTay Marine, Bromborough |
| Yard number | 87 |
| Completed | 1990 |
| Identification |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | MCA Class IIA/III |
| Type | Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry |
| Tonnage | 771 gt |
| Length | 45 m (147.6 ft) |
| Beam | 11 m (36.1 ft) |
| Draft | 3.155 m (10.4 ft) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x 743kW |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Capacity | 91/190 passengers; 22 cars or approximately 100 tonnes |
| Notes | [2] |
References edit
- ^ "Earl Sigurd". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ a b "MV EarlSigurd" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
External links edit
Media related to Earl Sigurd (ship, 1990) at Wikimedia Commons