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LATEST INTERCEPTOR 55 PHOTOS 26/10/07 Here you will be able to watch the first Interceptor 55 taking shape.
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As it all comes together her striking design can be now be seen, the superstructure on this vessel, a patrol / passenger craft is lower and much further forward than on a pilot craft, but it gives a good indication of her graceful lines and sheer size.
Angus Cambell, is the owner of the first Interceptor 55 'ORCA II' , replacing his previous Interceptor 42 'Orca' built in 2004. See Orca his Interceptor 42 . She is only 3 weeks from launch. ORCA II is to be used as a passenger and patrol vessel transporting up to 12 passengers and light cargo from her home port on The Isles of Harris, out to St Kilda. St Kilda is recognised as a wildlife and marine life habitat of world importance. There are a number of species unique to the islands, which are carefully monitored by conservation bodies. The awe-inspiring landscape, human history, and the sheer remoteness of St Kilda intrigue many. The islands are a UNESCO Reserve, National Nature Reserve, Ancient Monument and a World Heritage Site. The journey out to the islands is 45 nautical miles, straight out into the North Atlantic from The Isles of Harris, which is itself 50nm offshore from the Scottish mainland. When undertaking this journey the vessels sea keeping is paramount and is one of the reasons Angus chose an Interceptor . Over the past three years Angus has come to totally trust and depend on his Interceptor 42's seakeeping abilities, which has been tested many times when caught out 30-40 miles offshore as the wind blew up and left them battling the big North Atlantic seas.
The new vessel is structurally complete with work on the interior fit out nearly finished, work on the engineering and electrical installation has been started. The engines are fully fitted along with fuel tanks, the aft deck is down and awaits non slip painting. All bright work is completed with 32mm mirror polished tube. Her transom door is fitted as are her windows, and her HIAB crane ready for installation. Below are the latest pictures on the 18th November.
Tables are fitted between the seats with vertical hand rails strategically positioned throughout
There is a fold up table on the port side.
Below, the volume of her interior can be seen, with a large glass area visibility is excellent.
The 12 passenger seats are staggered in height with the aft row being higher than the f/wd row to provide forward visibility for all passengers, the idea being, good visibility to the horizon minimizes the disorientating effect during rough seas, causing sea sickness.
Below, her fore cabin is fully lined and carpeted throughout, with twin berths f/wd and four bunk berths aft under the cabin sole with full standing headroom.
A wave-breaker is fitted on her foredeck to clear boarding seas from hitting the screens in serious conditions and an extra railing provides security.
Below: her Scania D12 engines are being fitted, almost lost in her cavernous engine room.
Her substantial scantlings can be seen here.
SUCCESSFUL RELEASE OF THE FIRST INTERCEPTOR 55 HULL
On the 6 July 07 we released the first Interceptor 55 hull from its mould. Based on our renowned Interceptor 42 hull, the 55 is a Deep V, twin chine design with a full length keel, her size (16.5m long with a 4.6m moulded beam) can be appreciated in the pictures below, as can her graceful lines.
This first hull has been ordered by Angus Campbell, a current Interceptor 42 owner ('ORCA') whom is upgrading to a larger craft used as a commercial vessel off the West coast of Scotland, where the exposed coastline required a larger vessel for greater endurance and capacity.
Her deep V hulls fine 55 degree WL entry can be seen here, which will ensure excellent head sea abilities and a smooth ride.
Below, the team who built her at a new, third factory unit in Cork, especially for the larger vessels construction.
