MV Katama
The M/V Katama is a freight ferry boat operated by The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority. The ship is named after the Katama region of Martha's Vineyard. The ship entered service in 1982 and was acquired by the Steamship Authority in 1986. She is 215.8 feet (65.8 m) long, 52 feet (16 m) wide and has a speed of 13.5 knots (25.0 km/h). She was designed by Guarino & Cox as a platform supply vessel and is a sister ship to M/V Gay Head.
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| History | |
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| Namesake: | Katama |
| Owner: | Steamship Authority |
| Completed: | 1982 |
| Acquired: | 1986 |
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| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Tonnage: | 120 DWT |
| Length: | 215.8 ft (65.8 m) |
| Beam: | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Draft: | 14.3 ft (4.4 m) |
| Speed: | 13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph) |
| Capacity: | 150 persons, 39 vehicles |
References
- "M V KATAMA". FleetMon. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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