MS Stena Caledonia
 Stena Caledonia in Belfast | |
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: |
1981-1990: St David 1990 onwards: Stena Caledonia |
| Operator: |
1981-1984: Sealink 1984-1990: Sealink British Ferries 1990-1993: Sealink Stena Line 1993-1995: Stena Sealink Line 1995 onwards Stena Line |
| Port of registry: |
1981 - 1990: London,  United Kingdom1990 onwards: Stranraer, United Kingdom |
| Builder: | Harland & Wolff, Belfast |
| Yard number: | 1717 |
| Launched: | 25th September 1980 |
| Maiden voyage: | 10th August 1981 |
| Identification: | IMO number: 7910917 |
| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics (as built)[1] | |
| Tonnage: |
7,197 GRT 2206 dwt |
| Length: | 129.65 m (425.4 ft) |
| Beam: | 21.02 m (69.0 ft) |
| Draught: | 4.84 m (15.9 ft) |
| Installed power: | 2 x Pielstick-Crossley 16PC2V Mk5 diesels |
| Propulsion: |
2 x controllable pitch propellers 2 x bow thrusters |
| Speed: | 19.5 knots (36 km/h) |
| Capacity: |
1,154 passengers 309 cars 62 x 12 m freight vehicles |
| General characteristics (after 1999 rebuild)[2] | |
| Tonnage: | 12,619 Gross tonnage |
| Length: | 131 m (429.8 ft) |
| Beam: | 22 m (72.2 ft) |
| Draught: | 5 m (16.4 ft) |
| Deck clearance: | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
| Installed power: | 2 x Pielstick-Crossley 16PC2V Mk5 diesels |
| Propulsion: |
2 x controllable pitch propellers 2 x bow thrusters |
| Speed: | 19.5 knots (36 km/h) |
| Capacity: |
1,000 passengers 309 cars 62 x 12 m freight vehicles |
Stena Caledonia is a ro-pax ferry operated by Stena Line between Stranraer - Belfast.
Contents
History
The Stena Caledonia was built in 1980 as the St David for Sealink. She was ordered to replace the Stena Normanica on the Fishguard - Rosslare route instead she entered service alongside the St Columba on the Holyhead - Dún Laoghaire route[3]
In 1985 the St David was transferred to Dover to operate a joint service with RMT to Ostend.
In 1990 Sea Containers sold Sealink British Ferries sold to Stena Line. The St David was renamed Stena Caledonia and returned to the Irish Sea, this time to the Stranraer - Larne route.
In order to meet the latest SOLAS regulations the Stena Caledonia was sent to Cammel Laird in 1999. Work included the addition of a duck tail sponson to the stern and a bulbous bow. Despite having been reported as being withdrawn from service many times, She continues to this day and, according to her owners, 'Will be around when most of us are going grey'.
In her 29th year of service the Stena Caledonia returned to Cammel Laird for a £1.8 million refit[4].
Saint Class
The Stena Caledonia is the last of four similar ships built by Harland & Wolff, Belfast for Sealink between 1979 and 1980.
Galloway Princess
Most of her early career on the Stranraer run. Renamed Stena Galloway in 1991. Currently with IMTC, serving Algeciers - Tangiers, as Le Rif.
St Anselm
Served as MS St Anselm. Renamed Stena Cambria in 1990. Various roles on English Channel and Irish Sea. Currently with Baleària, serving Barcelona - Ibiza, as Isla De Botafoc.
St Christopher
Most of her early career on the Irish Sea and the English Channel. Renamed Stena Antrim in 1990. Currently with Comanav as Ibn Batouta, operating between Algeciers - Tangiers.
Gallery
Stena Caledonia in Belfast
Stena Caledonia at Rosslare
Stena Caledonia departing Belfast
References
- ↑ http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/st_david_1981.htm
- ↑ http://www.stenalinefreight.com/ferry/our-ships/shipgallery/Stena-Caledonia
- ↑ Cowsil & Hendy - The Saints Go Marching On
- ↑ http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/110445005cp.shtml
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