SPIRIT OF AMERICA

Spirit of America seen here leaving Staten Island, New York. Photographed from an inbound Ferry on 18th April 2008.

USS Intrepid (Aircraft Carrier) can be seen in the background - she is receiving repairs on Staten Island.

Type of ship : Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship

Year of build : 2005-09 Marinette Marine Corp. - Marinette, Wi Yard/hull No.: 513

Length Overall 94.500
Length (BP) 91.590
Breadth Moulded 21.330
Draught 4.170
Depth 6.330
Gross 5,901
Net 1,770
Deadweight 1,000
Formula Deadweight 5,459

3 diesel electric oil engines driving 2 Propellers
Total Power: Mcr 8,595kW (11,685hp)

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