MV Grey Lady IV

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MV Grey Lady IV is a high-speed catamaran ferry operated by Hy-Line Cruises that runs on a route between Hyannis and Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Hy-Line's request to regulator Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority to construct the ship that would become Grey Lady IV was approved in May 2014, [1] and the vessel was ordered from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding in February 2015. [2] Construction began on May 13, 2015, [3] with delivery planned for early June 2016. [4] However, delays during construction meant that she was not launched until July 6, and Hy-Line finally took delivery on August 31. [3] Grey Lady IV entered service on September 2. [4]

Grey Lady IV was designed by Incat Crowther, and is 153.5 feet (46.8 m) long, with a beam of 34.5 feet (10.5 m) and a draft of 8 feet (2.4 m). [3] She has a passenger capacity of 493 on three decks. [3] She is powered by four Cummins diesel engines working through Twin Disc gears which drive quad HamiltonJet HM721 waterjets, which give her a top speed of 34 knots (39 mph) when loaded. [3]

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References

  1. "Hy-Line gets SSA OK for fast ferry". Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror. May 15, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  2. "Gladding-Hearn Bags Hy-Line Cruises Catamaran Order". Marine Link. February 25, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Hy-Line's new fast ferry begins service Friday". Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror. September 1, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2017.