The Motor Vessel "BARAGOOLA" stands out against the impressive architecture of huge blocks of Home Units on the Sydney Harbour Foreshores.
The "BARAGOOLA" was built in Sydney by Morts Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd. in 1922 as a steamer and was converted to Diesel-Electric propulsion in 1961.
Technical Details of this vessel are as follows: Steel construction, length 199ft., beam 34ft., draught 12ft., of 498 tons gross. Propulsion 4 supercharged, English Electric, Diesel Generators, each 500 B.H.P., supplying power to two Electric Motors and through a 5 to 1 reduction gear box to a shaft and screw at each end of the vessel. Speed of vessel 16 knots.
"BARAGOOLA" is certified to carry 1,200 passengers. The hull is of double ended construction with a propeller and rudder fitted at both ends. This enables the vessel to attain full speed in either direction and it is not necessary to turn the vessel around at Terminal wharves. The master has direct control of all engine movements from the bridge of the vessel.
All Manly Ferries are equipped with V.H.F. Radio-Telephone and are in direct communication with the Sydney Terminal.

 

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