First new Mersey ferry in 60 years launches on maiden voyage

Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 22:14 · Archive

The Royal Daffodil, a £26m vessel built at Cammell Laird, has made its maiden voyage.

The Royal Daffodil is the first new Mersey ferry in 60 years. The vessel, which cost £26m to build, includes event and conference spaces and is due to begin passenger services in autumn.

How it is being reported

• From monks to the Royal Daffodil - the 800 year history of Mersey FerriesThe newest member of Mersey Ferries fleet was launched todayLiverpool Echo · 22 Sept, 20:18
• Claire Sweeney says 'as a Scouser from County Road, it doesn't get better than this'The new £26m Mersey Ferry embarked on its maiden voyage today, almost two years after construction got underway on the vesselLiverpool Echo · 22 Sept, 19:48
• Inside new £26m Mersey Ferry as historic moment captured in picturesThe ceremony was a crucial moment in the Mersey ferries 800-year historyLiverpool Echo · 22 Sept, 17:08
• New £26m Royal Daffodil Mersey ferry makes maiden voyageRoyal Daffodil, the first new Mersey Ferry in 60 years, makes maiden voyage after a £26m build at Cammell Laird, ahead of autumn passenger services.Wirral Globe · 22 Sept, 15:39
• New £26m Mersey Ferry live updates as first passengers embark for maiden voyageLaunch of new Mersey Ferry live updates as passengers embark for maiden voyageLiverpool Echo · 22 Sept, 12:47
• First new Mersey ferry in 60 years to be launchedThe new £26m Mersey ferry, named the Royal Daffodil, includes event and conference spaces.BBC Merseyside · 22 Sept, 12:06

In this story: Royal Daffodil · Mersey Ferries · Cammell Laird · Mersey

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