The Stena Estrid is a passenger and vehicle 'Ro-Pax' ferry which sails for Stena Line on its Holyhead–Dublin route.[1] She is the first ferry in the E-Flexer class,[2] and was delivered to the company on 15 November 2019.[3][4]
 Stena Estrid at berth in Holyhead
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Stena Estrid |
| Operator | Stena Line |
| Route | Holyhead–Dublin |
| Completed | 2019 |
| Maiden voyage | 13 January 2020 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 41,671 GT |
| Length | 215 m (705.4 ft) |
| Beam | 28 m (91.9 ft) |
| Speed | 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
| Capacity |
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She made her maiden commercial crossing between Holyhead and Dublin on 13 January 2020.[5] This maiden voyage was delayed[6] by approximately two hours due to adverse weather conditions with the new vessel sailing through Storm Brendan to arrive at Dublin later than scheduled. Stena Estrid has capacity for 1,000 passengers (and crew)[7] and up to 3,100 lane metres of freight and 120 passenger cars.[8][9][10]
Stena Estrid was featured in an episode of BBC’s Dom Digs In presented by Dominic Littlewood.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Stena Estrid: 'Next-generation' ferry sets sail from Dublin". Irish Independent. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "(UPDATED) It's STENA ESTRID". Shippax. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- ^ "Stena Line takes delivery of Irish Sea-bound ferry at China shipyard". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ "Stena Line Takes Delivery of New Ferry Stena Estrid". The Maritime Executive. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ Hughes, Owen (2020-01-13). "North Wales' newest ferry sails into a 'baptism of fire' as Storm Brendan rages". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "BON VOYAGE!!! New Stena Line ferry defies Storm Brendan to start service on Irish Sea". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ "Stena Estrid | Stena Line | Your Guide to the new Holyhead - Dublin ferry". NI Ferry Site. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- ^ "BON VOYAGE!!! New Stena Line ferry defies Storm Brendan to start service on Irish Sea". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ "AVIC Weihai Shipyard delivers first Stena E-Flexer". Shippax. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- ^ "Stena Estrid enters service on Holyhead-Dublin route". Ships Monthly. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
External links
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