SMITH'S DOCK COMPANY LTD., SOUTH BANK

Name CAVALLO
Type Roll-on/roll-off ferry
Yard Number 1339
Launched 10/09/1978
Completed 01/1979
Off. Number 386449
Engine builder Crossley-Premier Engines, Stockport
Engine type 2 x 4SCSA 12cyl. Pielstick
GRT 5108 (14597gt)
Length (feet) 482.8
Beam (feet) 74
First owner Fednav Ltd. (Seaforth Fednav Inc.), Halifax N.S. (launched for Container Rentals Ltd. for charter to EWL, Hull but delivery refused due to defects in her sister-ship CICERO)
   
History 1982 Federal Commerce & Navigation Ltd.
  1984 Atlantic Searoute Ltd.
  1988 CABOT, Ace Atlantic Container Express Inc. (Clarke Transport Canada Inc.)
  1991 Oceanex Partnership Ltd. (same managers, later V Ships Canada)
   
Fate Still in service 2008

On trials in 8/1979 in EWL colours prior to refusal, by Michael Green

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