Ferry Barfleur departs Poole for final time after 34 years

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The Barfleur ferry has made its final crossing from Poole to Cherbourg after 34 years operating the route.

The Barfleur made its final crossing from Poole to Cherbourg on Monday morning, ending the route after 34 years of service. The ship has been a familiar sight along the Dorset coast since April 1992, regularly visible from Studland, Sandbanks and Poole Quay.

Brittany Ferries announced in June that it would close routes and sell ships due to financial challenges. The final crossing had originally been scheduled for the end of November before being brought forward.

Hundreds of residents turned out to bid farewell to the vessel. From 7.30am, people lined the park by the Sandbanks chain ferry, and by 8.35am the crowd had swelled into the hundreds as the ship came into view. Well-wishers waved and cheered, with those in small boats in the channel sounding their horns in return. Many stayed until the Barfleur disappeared into Poole Bay. The ship will switch to an Irish route following its departure from Poole.

Ferry Barfleur departs Poole for final time after 34 years — Image: Bournemouth Echo

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Poole waves goodbye to the BarfleurHardy locals turned out during a bracing Atlantic front this morning to wave off the good ship Barfleur. The post Poole waves goodbye to the Barfleur appeared first on Dorset View .Dorset View · 12 Oct, 13:14
PICTURES - Crowds gather to wave goodbye to Barfleur on its final crossingPeople gathered to wave goodbye to the Barfleur as the ferry made its final crossing from Poole to Cherbourg.Bournemouth Echo · 12 Oct, 12:27
LIVE: Barfleur to leave Poole for final timeResidents will bid farewell to the iconic Barfleur ferry today - get in touch to share your memoriesBournemouth Echo · 12 Oct, 07:27

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