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John F Kennedy


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John F Kennedy

John F Kennedy seen here leaving South Ferry, Lower Manhattan for Staten Island, New York on 17th April 2008.

This is a free ferry operated by New York City - see http://www.siferry.com/

Type of ship : Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo
Capacity : 3500 / 40 Cars

Year of build : 1965-05 Levingston SB. Co. - Orange, Tx Yard/hull No.: 647

Length (BP) 81.760
Breadth Extreme 21.030
Depth 6.270
Gross 2,109
Net 1,434

4 diesel electric oil engines single reduction reverse geared to screw shafts driving 2 Propellers



    looks like identicall ship both halfs,forward is reverse and reverse is forward if at makes sense,lol :uglystupid2:
    Yes it goes in a straight line - backward and forwards between Manhattan and Staten Island all day long with not much in the way of turning involved.
    If anyone goes on her in the future its worth bearing in mind that the best place for a view isn't where the tourists go, i.e. upper decks, but on the car deck where both ends are open and give great views.

    Of course the best thing about the ferry is that it is FREE - how many in the UK are free  :uglystupid2:

    Regards

    Steve E.