SS Ukkopekka

Finnish steamer S/S Ukkopekka.
SS Ukkopekka underway.
History
Finland
Ordered1931
BuilderWärtsilä Hietalahti Shipyard, Helsinki, Finland
Laid down1932
Launched1938
Christened1939
Acquired1986
Commissioned1938
RenamedSS Ukkopekka in 1986 (ex SS Turku 1938–1980, ex SS Hamina 1981–1985)
HomeportTurku, Finland
StatusIn Service
General characteristics
Displacement321 metric tons
Length35 m (114 ft 10 in)
Beam7.4 m (24 ft 3 in)
Draught3.2 m (10 ft 6 in)
PropulsionFive Finnish-built triple-expansion engines, fire-boiler steam combines[clarification needed] operating at 380 hp (280 kW) (The last in operation)
Speed10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph)
Range5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi)
Endurance300 tons
Capacity
  • 199
  • 150 restaurant seats
  • 141 passengers

SS Ukkopekka is a Finnish steamship in service as a tourist and heritage attraction.


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