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St Helen

St Catherine & St HelenSt Helen is one of four Saint Class vessels built for the Portsmouth - Fishbourne service. She was built in Scotland in 1983 for the British Rail Sealink service between Portsmouth & Fishbourne which later became Wightlink. St Helen entered service in November 1983 becoming the second Saint Class vessel after St Catherine.

 

St HelenOnboard passengers can relax in the comfortable lounges on 2 decks, the lower lounge including full Cafe/Bar facilities. There is also a lift beween the car decks and main lounge.

Statistics    
Length: 77.05 m
Breadth: 17.22 m
Draught: 2.48 m
Speed: 12.5.0 knots
Engines: 3x MAN H&W
Built: 1983
Yard: Henry Robb Caledon Yard, Leith, Scotland
Power: 1876 kw
Propellers: 3x Voith Schneider
Cars: 142
Passengers: 771 
Crew: 10-12 

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