MV Claymore 2
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MV Claymore II is a Passenger / Cargo ship built in 1966 by Jadewerft, Wilhelmshaven.
In August 2009 she was purchased by Nigle Jolly, of Stoney Creek Shipping Co. Ltd and is contracted out by Pitcairn Islands Government for 4 scheduled trips out of New Zealand to deliver cargo supplies to Pitcairn Island and also carries passengers to and from Pitcairn Island out of Mangareva totaling 8 scheduled trips to and from the Island each year.
In between the Pitcairn Charters, the ship can be charted for multiple uses.
Ship Facts
M.N.Z #: 133693
Flag: New Zealand
Call Sign: ZMG 2228
Port of registry: Tauranga, New Zealand
Length: 160' (48.80m)
Beam: 32' (9.5m)
Draft: 12' (3.75m)
Cruising Speed: 9.5 knots
Passengers: 12 in 2 berth cabins
Crew: usually 8
Displacement: 486T
Fuel: 120T
Fresh water: 10T + 2 water makers
Engine: Twin Diesel 2 x DEUTZ 560 K.W - 750 hp each single screw
Bow thruster: Kamewa 180 H.P
Extras: Fully Air-conditioned throughout
External links
- Stoney Creek Shipping Co. Ltd has 2 ships in its fleet, the 39 meter "RV BRAVEHEART"
- Visit Pitcairn Island today onboard the MV Claymore 2 - Pitcairn government tourism website
