MV Scotian on the LaHave River crossing
The LaHave Ferry is a cable ferry that crosses the Lahave River east of LaHave. The ferry allows connections between Highway 331 and Highway 332 without having to travel to Bridgewater on one side of the LaHave River, and then back down on the other side.
Pictured above, the Scotian is a replacement ferry for the Brady E. Himmelman. Unlike the Brady E. Himmelman, Scotian can operate as a cable ferry or a self propelled barge.
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Built: 1983, Ferguson Industries Limited, Pictou
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Gross Tonnage: 172.00
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Net Tonnage: 51.00
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Vessel Length (m): 24.95
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Vessel Breadth (m): 11.28
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Vessel Depth (m): 2.13
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Engines: 2 x Diesel, 544 Kilowatts
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Speed (knots)8.0
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Propulsion Method: Twin Screw or cable
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Capacity: 12 vehicles and 40 passengers