Saturn

Saturn seen here in the Clyde - off McInroy's Point (Gourock) on 18th May 2009.

Shiptype Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles)

Owner: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd - UK
Operator: CalMac Ferries Ltd - UK

Built: 1978-02 Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. - Troon Yard/hull No.: 552
Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk

Length Overall 69.530
Length (BP) 66.530
Length (Reg) 66.990
Breadth Extreme 13.770
Breadth Moulded 13.420
Draught 2.440
Depth 3.970
Gross 899
Net 297
Deadweight 259
Formula Deadweight 1,564

2 oil engines geared to screw shafts driving 2 Directional propellers
Total Power: Mcr 1,794kW (2,440hp)
Service Speed: 14.00kts
Design: Blackstone, Engine Builder: Mirrlees Blackstone (Stamford) Ltd. - Stamford
2 x ESL8MK2, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, In-Line (Vertical)
8 Cy. 222 x 292, Mcr: 897 kW (1220 hp) at 1000 rpm