Iginia (1969- )

Sibari (1970- )

Rosalia (1973- )

 

 

This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the three Ferrovie Stato train ferries Iginia, Sibari and Rosalia, including pictures taken on board the Sibari in August 2003.

 

 

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Iginia - FS: 1969-

Sibari - FS: 1970-

Sibari - interiors - FS: 1970-

Sibari - open decks - FS: 1970-

Rosalia - FS: 1973-

 

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Iginia (1969- )

 

141.52m long - 5767 grt - 4 tracks - 95 cars - 1660 passengers - 18.8 knots

 

Iginia was the first of three larger 4-track train & car ferries delivered between 1969-72. All remain in service in 2003. She was built by Cantieri Navali del Tirreno & Riuniti, Ancona.

 

Postcard of Iginia entering Messina.

 

Enlarged view of the image from the postcard above.

 

Photograph of Iginia.

 

Photograph of Iginia arriving at Messina.

Photo: © Mike Tedstone, Messina, 3rd November 1997.

 

Photograph of Iginia arriving at Messina.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photograph of Iginia arriving at Messina.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photograph of Iginia arriving at Messina.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photograph of Iginia arriving at Messina.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photograph of Iginia arriving at Messina.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photograph of Iginia leaving Messina.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photograph of Iginia leaving Messina.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

Sibari (1970- )

 

141.52m long - 5767 grt - 4 tracks - 95 cars - 1740 passengers - 18.8 knots

 

Sibari was the first of three larger 4-track train & car ferries delivered between 1969-72. All remain in service in 2003. She was built by Italcantieri, Castellammare.

 

Postcard of Sibari entering Messina with an FS hydrofoil.

 

Enlarged view of postcard above showing Sibari entering Messina with an FS hydrofoil.

 

Postcard of Sibari entering Messina with naval dockyard behind.

 

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sibari - Interiors

 

Sibari, aft wheelhouse.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Sibari, aft saloon.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Sibari, aft saloon.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

 

Sibari, aft saloon.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

 

Sibari, car deck saloon.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sibari - Open Decks

 

Sibari, boat deck.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Sibari, bridge deck looking aft.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Sibari, bridge deck looking forward.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Sibari, bridge deck looking forward.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Sibari, bridge deck looking forward.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Sibari, bridge deck looking forward.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Sibari, bridge deck looking aft.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

 

 

Sibari, boat deck looking forward.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

Rosalia (1973- )

 

Rosalia in the background, behind the bow of Iginia in the foreground. Rosalia is in the new Bluvia colours.

Fast ferry Segesta Jet is visible between them.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Rosalia in the background and fast ferry Segesta Jet.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

Rosalia, in new Bluvia colours.

Photo: © Ian Boyle, Messina, 27th August 2003.

 

 

 

 

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