HSC Francisco
HSC Francisco is a High-Speed Catamaran built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania. Powered by liquefied natural gas,[2] she is currently the fastest passenger ship in service, reaching a speed of 58 knots (107 km/h; 67 mph). Propulsion is by two GE LM2500 water-jets.
 Francisco in Buenos Aires. | |
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| Name | HSC Francisco |
| Namesake | Pope Francis, first Argentine Pope |
| Owner | 2013-present : Buquebus |
| Route | Buenos Aires—Montevideo |
| Builder | Incat, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Yard number | 69 |
| Launched | 17 November 2012 |
| In service | 2013 |
| Homeport | Montevideo, Uruguay |
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| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 7,109 GT; Summer DWT: 500 t |
| Length | 99m |
| Beam | 26.48m |
| Propulsion | 2 General Electric LM2500 |
| Speed | 58 knots (67 mph; 107 km/h) |
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The catamaran is owned and operated by Argentine-Uruguayan ferry company Buquebus. The Francisco plies between Buenos Aires and Montevideo, a sea-route of 146 nautical miles distance.[3]
HSC Francisco is named after Pope Francis.
See also
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References
- Thakkar, Pooja (1 July 2013). "The Fastest Ship on Earth Powered By Jet Engines". Technology Digital. San Diego. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- Rebón, Nuria (26 April 2018). "Buquebus: u$s 190 millones para una nueva terminal, energía solar y barco a GNL". El Cronista (in Spanish).
- Sea routes
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