Brady E. Himmelman – E.Y.E. Marine Consultants

The Brady E. Himmelman is a 14-car cable ferry that crosses the LaHave River from LaHave to East LaHave.

Particulars

LOA:	27 metres
Beam:	12.8 metres
Depth:	2.03 metres
GRT:	170
Vessel Type:	Passenger Ferry
Complement:	95 passengers 4 crew – (99 total)
Classification:	Sheltered Waters (Minor Waters Class II)
Main Engines:	4 stroke Caterpillar C4.4 Marine Auxiliary Engine
Propulsion:	NA
Cruise Speed:	6 knots
Max Speed:	8 knots
Fuel Capacity:	5668 litres
Water Capacity:	2283 litres
Owner:	NSTIR
Shipyard:	A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd

Machinery and Auxiliary Systems

4 stroke Caterpillar C4.4 Marine Auxiliary Engine rated 143 BHP at 1800 rpm.

2 x Hagglund hydraulic motors each driving one of the bullwheels.

Construction

Steel and aluminum structural materials

Design Drawings

Design Renders and Vessel Pictures

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