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Phoenix Cross


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Phoenix Cross

Phoenix Cross seen inbound to the Port of Sunderland (North East England) on 3rd June 2009. Photographed from North Pier, Roker.

Owner and Operator: Svitzer Marine Ltd

Built: 1993-11 R. Dunston (Hessle) Ltd. - Hessle Yard/hull No.: H1005
Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk

Length Overall   30.580  
Length (BP)   28.500
Length (Reg)   28.260  
Breadth Extreme   10.330  
Breadth Moulded    9.800
Draught   2.660  
Depth   3.800
Gross   296  
Net   88
Deadweight   102  
Formula Deadweight   468

2 oil engines gearing integral to driving 2 Voith-Schneider propellers at 70 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 2,902kW (3,946hp)
Service Speed: 12.00kts
Design: Ruston, Engine Builder: Ruston Diesels Ltd. - Newton-le-Willows
2 x 6RK270M, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, In-Line (Vertical)
6 Cy. 270 x 305, Mcr: 1451 kW (1973 hp) at 750 rpm