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Ferry's Final Voyage: A Farewell to Scillonian III
6 Nov
Summary
- The Scillonian III ferry served over 5.3 million passengers.
- A time capsule filled with memorabilia will mark its final journey.
- A new, larger ferry, Scillonian IV, will replace it.
The Scillonian III ferry is embarking on its final voyage on Sunday, November 8th, concluding 49 years of service. During its extensive operational life, the vessel transported more than 5.3 million passengers between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
To commemorate its 10,800 journeys, a special time capsule containing photographs, memorabilia, artwork, and keepsakes contributed by passengers will be sealed during its last trip. The ferry will depart Penzance at 09:00 GMT and arrive at St. Mary's at 11:45, with a farewell flotilla accompanying it upon its departure from St. Mary's and a musical serenade upon arrival in Penzance.
During its final week, ORCA volunteers completed their last wildlife surveys aboard, having recorded over 17 species across more than 200 surveys during their 17-year collaboration. The Scillonian III's successor, the Scillonian IV, capable of carrying 600 passengers, has begun its journey to the UK from its construction site in Vietnam.
