The Fleet - Thora
Thora is the last of the original five ferries ordered in the early 1970's and still in service.
She is used as a stand-by vessel and is also on the Papa Stour run this summer
The Passenger Saloon is basic but comfortable
In the Engine Room are 2 Kelvin T6 Diesels as well as auxilliary power plants |
The rather bijou Bridge |
From the Bridge Deck
| Official No | 361283 | DWT | 57T | |
| Yard No | 21 | GT | 147T | |
| Builder | Thorshavnor Skipasmidja, Faroe | RT | 76T | |
| Date | 1975 | LOA | 23.15m | |
| Depth | 3.2m | Beam | 7.85m | |
| Max Draft | 2.1m | MMSI | 232003599 | |
| Displacement at Max Draft | 231 Tonnes | IMO | 7347354 | |
| Propulsion | 2 x Kelvin T6 | 2 x 131kW @1000 rpm |