La Surprise

La Surprise seen here outbound to Sheerness from the Port of Tyne (North East England). Photographed from Western Quay, North Shields on 9th May 2008.

Type of ship : Ro-Ro Cargo Ship

Year of build : 2000-03 Hijos de J. Barreras S.A. - Vigo Yard/hull No.: 1572
Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:6 dks incl 3 hoistable; Bulbous bow

Ship Manager: SUARDIAZ FLOTA SA - Spain
Registered Owner: CANTABRIC CAR SERVICES - Spain

Length Overall   141.250  
Length (BP)   132.000
Breadth Moulded   21.000
Draught   6.200  
Depth   12.400
Gross   15,222  
Net   10,322
Deadweight   6,000  
Formula Deadweight   15,175

2 oil engines with clutches & single reduction geared to screw shafts driving 2 FP propellers at 165 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 12,960kW (17,620hp)
Service Speed: 20.00kts