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HSC ''Jonathan Swift'' (aka ''Dublin Swift'') is a high-speed ferry that is owned and operated by Irish Ferries on their Dublin-Holyhead service. She is named after the Anglo-Irish author Jonathan Swift.〔 〕 The vessel, a catamaran built by Austal Ships in Australia, was the first high-speed craft operated by Irish Ferries.〔 〕 She entered service in July 1999. ==Design and construction== ''Jonathan Swift'' was constructed by Austal Ships in Henderson, Australia,〔 at a cost IR£29million.〔 〕 The vessel was launched in February 1999 and was delivered to Dublin in May 1999,〔〔 before entering service in July 1999.〔 The vessel is of a catamaran design. Power is provided by four Caterpillar 3618 diesel engines with a total output of 28,800 kW. The vessel employs four Kamewa waterjets for propulsion and has a service speed of 40 knots (75 km/h).〔 ''Jonathan Swift'' was designed to allow quick turnarounds at port. It is equipped with a bow door which allows vehicles to drive on at either end and drive straight off at the end of the journey. The vessel was able to use existing terminal facilities in both ports.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「HSC Jonathan Swift」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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