Former ferry 'Trafaria Praia', registration LX-3175-TL, now converted to a floating museum, and used as a harbour tour vessel, docked at the Alcântara docks (Lisbon harbour). Her superstructiure is now decorated with a unique tile design by a famous, contemporary Portuguese artist, while an art exhibit is on display in the lower deck. Artistic decorations where shown at a recent Venice biennal, where 'Trafaria Praia' was used as a floating pavillion, in representation of Portugal.

More information on these unique artworks are available from the artist's website:

http://www.vasconcelostrafariapraia.com/en/apresentacao/

Main characteristics:
LOA: 30,02 m
Beam: 7,20 m
GT: 274 tons
Year of Build: 1960
Builder: Hanseatische Werft (Hamburg, Germany)
Main engine: DEUTZ V6M536 [original KHD-Diesel 300 PS 6 cylinders]
Speed (max): 10 kts
Capacity: 293 pax [original 604 pax]
Flag: Portugal
Home port: Lisbon
Owner: Douro Azul (Oporto, Portugal)
Former names:
"PÖSELDORF" [1960-1996] - Hadag (Hamburg, Germany)