Red Kestrel, the newest addition to Red Funnel’s fleet, has just arrived at her new home in Southampton early this morning (Thursday 18 April, Berth 48, 07:30 hrs). The new RoRo vessel sailed away from Cammell Laird’s famous River Mersey shipyard last week, following 14-months in development. Her … [Read more...]
Red Kestrel to be named on 25 April 2019
Following 14 months in development and an investment of £10 million, Red Funnel, the original Isle of Wight ferry provider, will officially welcome its new vessel, Red Kestrel to its fleet with a naming ceremony on Thursday 25th April, 2019. Red Kestrel marks the debut of Red Funnel's first … [Read more...]
HRH Duchess of Cornwall names Red Jet 7
Red Funnel's new Hi-Speed flagship was named Red Jet 7 by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall today in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The ceremony, at Trinity Landing, was attended by civic dignitaries, invited guests and members of the public including 300 children from local schools. The Right Reverend … [Read more...]
Sleek new look revealed for Red Funnel’s Red Jet fleet
Red Jet 6, Red Funnel's new 41 metre Hi-Speed catamaran which is under construction on the Isle of Wight will be the first to carry the new identity when she enters the water for the first time in June. The sleek new look is designed to stand-out on the water and was inspired by the customary … [Read more...]
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