MS Asbach (1996)
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_008.jpg) Asbach in Köln | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name |
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| Owner | Köln-Düsseldorfer |
| Builder | Shipyard De Hoop |
| Cost | 8 Mio. DM |
| Yard number | 365 |
| Laid down | November 1995 |
| Launched | 12 April 1996 |
| In service | 10 May 1996 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 604t |
| Length | 68,13 m[1] |
| Beam | 11,40 m[1] |
| Height | 10.30 m[1] |
| Draught | 1,25 m |
| Installed power | kW/346[1] |
| Propulsion | 2 × MAN D2840LE, je 346 kW |
MS Asbach is a tourist boat which is operated by the Köln-Düsseldorfer shipping line. Asbach primarily runs on schedule on the Middle Rhine between Koblenz and Mainz. In weekends she sails between Mainz and Köln. Asbach is the identical sister ship of MS Loreley.
Boat description
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Asbach is a three deck passenger ship with two large cabins on the main deck. In the regular configuration the front cabin accommodates 278 guests, and the somewhat higher rear cabin with bar accommodates 141 guests. Below the rear main cabin is a deck of only 1.40 m high, which is used to store bicycles. The main upper deck can accommodate 150 guests, and can be covered if the sun is too bright. The stern upper deck is a playground for children.[2]
On the lower deck near the bow, there are 6 crew cabins on each side. Behind that, the boat's kitchen is situated, and behind that, the boat's wardrobe, toilets and office. A stair connects these parts of the boat to the main deck. Further to the stern are cool stores, general storage rooms, and the engine room. These parts are connected to the main deck by stairs only accessible to the boat's staff. Between the lower deck and the keel are tanks for drinking water, fuel and waste.[2]
All stern decks are accessible for handicapped persons through a special facility. The useful surface of the boat is about 630 m2. The height of the decks is 2.20 to 3 m. Maximum passenger capacity is 600 people.[2]
Technical characteristics
Asbach has two V-10-Zylinder-Diesel engines of 346 kW of Baureihe MAN D2840LE. These turn two Aquamaster propellers of the Rauma US381/1500 typ. The bow propeller by De Gerlien van Time has its own 230 kW strong MAN engine. The boat is 68.13 m long, 11.40 m wide and 10.30 m high. When fully loaded, draft is still only 1.25 m.[1]
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