ARAHURA

Particulars of Ship

BuilderAalborg Verft A/S Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltAalborg, Denmark Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1984 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth150 x 20 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionTwin screw diesel electric with CP propellers.
4 diesel engines. Two 15 ton bow thrusters. Twin rudders.
Speed 19 knots Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1984-2012 New Zealand Railways Interisland Line Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesIt was built to replace the original two ferries ARAMOANA and ARANUI. It was one of the early ships with a cockpit style bridge design which was criticised by some of the traditional seafarers of the day but which is now almost standard on most ships. It was also the first rail ferry to be fitted with a bulbous bow to give increased efficiency with a reduced bow wave. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyNew Zealand Railways

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