| Type : |
Steel twin catamaran |
| Launched : |
19/01/1985 |
| Builder : |
Carrington Slipways Pty Ltd Newcastle, NSW |
| Gross weight : |
105 tons |
| Dimensions : |
25.38 (metres) |
| Passenger capacity : |
393 |
| Speed : |
11 knots |
Alexander is a steel twin catamaran vessel owned and operated by Sydney Ferries Corporation.
Alexander was the third First Fleet vessel introduced. All seven vessels are basically identical (only difference is length of upper outer decks, some having longer decks, others being shorter). These vessels all operate the inner harbour routes including as far as Drummoyne.
This class of ferry was named after the First Fleet that began the settlement of Australia in 1788. There were eleven ships in the original fleet - the 'missing' vessels are Prince of Wales and Lady Penryhn.
Alexander is a several time winner of the Great Ferry Race held each Australia Day.