Americana

Vessel Description: U.S. Flag (IMO #8949472)

• Built: April 1988 by 1st Coast S.B., Green Cove Springs, Florida.
• Dimensions:LOA: 256.8 ft
• LBP: 218.8 ft
• Breadth: 40 ft
• Depth: 12.5 ft
• Capacity:Passengers: 138 (+ 42 crew) = 180 persons total, max
• Cabins: 69
• Decks: 4 passenger decks
• Seating:Dining Room: 140
• Observation Lounge: 140
• Tonnage:GRT: 2,354
• NRT: 801
• Propulsion:Main Engines: 2 x Detroit Diesel 16V149N @ 980 BHP each, 1,600 RPM
• Generators: 2 x Caterpillar (460 KW each), 1 x Caterpillar (self-starting) 340 KW
• Speed: Approximately 9.0 knots
• Fuel Consumption:Main Engines at 1600 rpm: Approximately 40-45 U.S. gallons per hour (varies)
• Idle: Approximately 7-10 gallons per hour
• DWT/Draft: 974.39 ltdw on 8.53 ft draft
• Class: USCG (United States Coast Guard) - qualified for trading up to 20 nm from shoreline

Deck Features:

1. Forward Section: Steel bulkhead and bay windows construction with six recessed port lights containing the galley and dining room.
2. Mid Section: Enclosed space for "L" passenger cabins and Observation Lounge with portable & fixed seating/tables, including a bar service area.
3. Aft Section: Enclosed safety railing weather deck with "P" passenger cabins along the entire length, each with outside doors and view windows.
4. Upper Deck: Enclosed safety railing weather deck space for portable & fixed seating and tables, featuring an open sun deck, a partially covered bar service area, and stowage for boats/rafts.

Additional Features:

• The steel pilot house/bridge structure is situated forward, housing officers' cabins and balcony "S" suites in line abaft.