Condor 4
In 1973, Condor Ltd decided to widen its fleet. Therefore, it ordered another hydrofoil Model RHS140 to Rodriquez shipyard. She was to be a sistership of Condor 3, that brought satisfaction to the company.
Christened as Condor 4, she has been operated by Condor Ltd until 1990, when she was replaced by larger Condor 9. However, Condor 4 had not been sold until 1993 to Greek company Hermes Ferries Shipping Co after having spend three years laid up in Saint-Malo. Condor 4 was then renamed Iptamenos Hermes 1.
| Condor 4 (1974 - 1993) | |
|---|---|
| The Ship | |
| Launch | 1974 |
| Maiden Voyage | 1974 |
| Shipyard | Rodriquez, Messine, Italy |
| Owner | Condor Ltd |
| Operator | Condor Ltd |
| Routes | Saint-Malo - Saint-Hélier | Saint-Peter Port | Sark |
| IMO | 7378793 |
| Port of Registry | Saint-Peter Port, Guernsey |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length | 28.7m |
| Breadth | 10.7m |
| Draught | 3.5m |
| Tonnage | |
| Gross Tonnage | 129 GT |
| Deadweight | 12t |
| Engines specifications | |
| Engines | Two engines MTU493 with 12 cylinders |
| Power | 1,986 kW (2700 CH DIN) |
| Maximum Speed | 36 knots |
| Passengers & Cargo | |
| Passengers | 136 passengers |
References
- "Condor 4". In Brittany Ferries, , 2015. [retrieved 22nd August 2015]. Available at www.brittany-ferries.co.uk ;
- "Condor Ferries Page 2: Fast Ferries". In Simplon Postcards, , 2008. [retrieved 22nd August 2015]. Available at www.simplonpc.co.uk.