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Mersey ferries

Discussion in 'Everything Else Heritage' started by Thompson1706, Sep 27, 2012.

  1. Thompson1706

    Thompson1706 Part of the furniture

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    Due to the financial state of Merseytravel it would appear that one of the three ferries will be sold as surplus to requirements.
    Rumour has it that 'Royal Daffodil' (ex-'Overchurch') will be the one to be sold.
    This is the newest of the three, being built at Cammell Lairds in 1962.
    She had a major rebuild in 1999 at Manchester Dry Docks, with complete machinery renewal & major steelwork replacement. The forward gangway access was done away with & large lounges created on both decks.
    Hopefully she will stay in the British Isles, as she would be ideal for cruising on rivers such as the Thames.

    Bob.
     
    Thompson1706, Sep 27, 2012
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