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MV Lyra<\/strong> is a Pyxis Class<\/strong> passenger ferry<\/a> owned and operated by San Francisco Bay Ferry<\/a>. It frequently serves the Vallejo Ferry<\/a> route. It has capacity for 445 passengers, 24 bikes, features onboard restrooms, snacks, drinks and WIFI, and is wheelchair accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vessel was built by Dakota Creek Industries at a cost of $23 million. It began service in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It uses two MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 4 engines and two Hamilton HT810 water jets for propulsion. The Vela can reach a service speed of 34 knots (39 miles per hour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MV Lyra measures 44 meters in length and its hull is made of aluminum. It runs on Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and has a fuel capacity of 4,400 gallons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyra, pronounced \u201clee-ruh\u201d, is named for a small, dim constellation in the northern sky. The constellation\u2019s name represents the lyre, a stringed musical instrument, and is associated with the myth of the Greek musician and poet Orpheus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos of MV Lyra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MV Lyra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other Pyxis Class Ferryboats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n