The MV Alfred Wallace
The Alfred Wallace is a 24 m steel Motor Sailor built for long-range expedition type cruising.
The Vessel
Specifications
Length 23.99 m
Beam 7.40 m
Draft 2.6 m
Cruise speed 8-10 knots
Gross tonnage 110 tonne
Construction Steel
Propulsion Caterpillar 3406 -450 hp motor with a full complement of sails.
Survey
AMSA-1B, 1C & 3B
Electronics
PC based chart plotter
2 x Radars
2 x sounder/chart plotter
Satellite phone
AIS
Auto pilot
Side scanner sonar & Multi beam sonar
Genset
1 x 42 KVA Airman Genset
1 x 26 KVA Yanmar Genset
12v 24v & 240v Power
Powerpoints
The Alfred Wallace is fitted with numerous power points for charging laptops & cameras
Airconditioning
Ducted and split systems throughout
Fuel
12,000 litres in 2 tanks
Water
7,000 litre holding tank with 5000 litre per day desalination plant
Accommodation, Dining and Amenities…
Cabins
7 Cabins with accommodation for 19
4 Cabins are double beds with a single bunk
3 Cabins have two single bunk beds
All cabins have storage and linen provided.
Toilets
Cabins 1 & 2 have ensuites
2 x main bathrooms Port and Starboard
Plus staff and captain’s cabins.
Saloon
The saloon has 3 tables capable of sitting 25 people.
Lounge
The lounge is situated at deck level with seating for 12 guests.
Rear Deck
Table for outdoor dining for 14 guests.
Forward Lounge
Directly in front of the wheelhouse is a semicircular lounge area capable of seating 10 guests, plus numerous outdoor bean bags.