MS Barfleur

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MS Barfleur is a ferry operated by Brittany Ferries on the Poole–Cherbourg route. Ordered in 1990, she was built by Kværner Masa-Yards in Finland and entered service between Cherbourg and Poole in April 1992. The vessel was originally commissioned for Brittany Ferries' freight subsidiary, Truckline Ferries; in 1999 she began operating as a conventional passenger ferry and was repainted in Brittany Ferries' passenger-fleet colours. Brittany Ferries lists Barfleur as 158 m (518 ft) long, with a gross tonnage of 20,133 and a service speed of 19.5 kn (36.1 km/h; 22.4 mph). She can carry 1,212 passengers and either 547 cars or 75 lorries.

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