Catamaran harbour and river tour vessel 'Independência', registration P-231-AL, docked at Vila Nova de Gaia, Douro river left bank.

This vessel was formerly a ferry at Madeira, connecting Funchal with the island of Porto Santo.

Main characteristics:
LOA: 33m
Beam: 9.7m
Draught: not available
GT: 321 tons
DWT: 30 tons
Capacity: 250 pax
Year of build: 1980
Builder: WESTAMARIN (MANDAL, NORWAY)
Flag: Portugal
Home port: Douro (Oporto)
Owner & Manager: Barcadouro - Sociedade de Turismo Fluvial e Terrestre Lda (Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal)
Former names:
GIMLE BIRD until 1983