Former ferry 'Trafaria Praia', registration LX-3175-TL, now converted to a floating museum, and used as a harbour tour vessel, moored at the NavalTagus private quay, awaiting to be winterized during the low tourist season (Seixal, Tagus river South bank, Lisbon harbour).

Interesting photos of her in drydock at the NavalTagus facilities during a previous Winter season are available from

http://lmcshipsandthesea.blogspot.pt/search?q=Trafaria+Praia&max-results=20&by-date=true

A major concern is to preserve her hull. Her superstructure 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 floating 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 & Manager: Douro Azul (Oporto, Portugal)
Former names:
"PÖSELDORF" [1960-1996] - Hadag (Hamburg, Germany)