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Isle of Wight operator Red Funnel’s new freight ferry, Red Kestrel officially entered service on 24 May following sea trials in the Solent.
Red Kestrel marks Red Funnel’s first dedicated ro ro freight ship since the company’s inception almost 160 years ago. She will operate between Southampton and the Isle of Wight and as a freight vessel, she is limited to 12 passengers and constructed specifically to provide additional year-round freight ...
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A new vessel has arrived to take up duties on the UK’s newest freight ferry route. The Red Kestrel, the newest addition to Isle of Wight operator Red Funnel’s fleet, arrived in Southampton from Cammell Laird’s Mersey shipyard early today (18 April).
Red Kestrel will operate between Southampton and the Isle ...
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Who says Britain doesn’t build ships any more? Fabrication of Red Funnel's new £10m state-of-the-art freight ferry for the Isle of Wight is on schedule at Cammell Laird's on Merseyside.
Work on Red Kestrel is well advanced with the superstructure and bridge complete together with 64% of the hull. All the ...
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Isle of Wight operator Red Funnel has ordered a £10 million freight ferry from shipbuilder Cammell Laird. The new ship will provide additional year-round freight capacity for the Southampton-East Cowes route which currently handles 53% of all freight movements across the Solent.
The 74m long vessel will provide 265 lane metres ...
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