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First Fleet Class

The nine single-ended First Fleet Class catamarans are named after nine of the eleven vessels in the First Fleet. They primarily operate on inner harbour routes.

Name Year Acquired Capacity
Supply 1984 396
Sirius 1984 396
Alexander 1985 396
Borrowdale 1985 396
Charlotte 1985 396
Fishburn 1985 403
Friendship 1986 403
Golden Grove 1986 403
Scarborough 1986 403
Friendship

Friendship Statistics

Length 25.4 metres
Displacement 83 tonnes
Service Speed 12 knots
Engine Power 2 x 289 kW
Crew 3
Fuel Consumption 51L/hr