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John A. Noble is an Austen Class cruise ferry currently operated by Staten Island Ferry. John A. Noble was built by Derektor Shipyards. The ship has been in active service for 40 years.

The Austen class cruise ferries were built in the early 2000s specifically for the Staten Island Ferry and are modern Ro-Pax vessels optimized for high-frequency short harbor crossings. They feature large vehicle decks with fast-loading hydraulic ramps and reinforced hulls for winter ice conditions. The ships include spacious passenger lounges with panoramic windows and climate-controlled seating designed for quick commuter routes. The class remains the workhorse of one of the busiest ferry routes in the world with exceptional daily departure reliability.

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