| History | |
|---|---|
| 👁 Image | |
| Name | Scillonian IV |
| Owner | 👁 Image Isles of Scilly Steamship Company |
| Operator | Isles of Scilly Steamship Company |
| Port of registry | St Mary's |
| Builder | Piriou Shipyard, Vietnam |
| Laid down | 6 November 2024 |
| Launched | 28 March 2026 |
| In service | March 2027 (scheduled) |
| Identification | IMO number: 1056355 |
| Status | Under construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Passenger ferry |
| Tonnage | 2,200 GT |
| Length | 74.85 m (245 ft 7 in) |
| Beam | 12.80 m (42 ft 0 in) |
| Draught | 3.00 m (9 ft 10 in) |
| Speed | 18 kn (33 km/h) |
| Capacity | 600 passengers |
| Crew | 20 |
Scillonian IV is an under construction passenger ship to be based at Penzance in Cornwall, England, operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company for the principal ferry service to the Isles of Scilly.
History
[edit]In September 2023 the Scillonian IV was ordered as a replacement for Scillonian III.[1][2][3] The new vessel, designed by BMT, will be 72 metres (236 ft 3 in) long and carry 600 passengers. It will be able to travel at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) and is designed specifically to improve passenger comfort.[4]
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group signed contracts with Piriou in January 2024 for the construction of both Scillonian IV and cargo ship Menawethan. It was laid down on 6 November 2024 and launched on 28 March 2026.[5][6] It is scheduled to enter service in 2027.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Shipbuilder chosen for Isles of Scilly ferry fleet BBC News 14 September 2023
- ^ Menawethan Isles of Scilly Steamship Company
- ^ Ferguson, Emma (19 January 2024). "When will new Scillonian ship to Isles of Scilly be built". Falmouth Packet. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Keel-laying ceremony for new Scillies vessel Ships Monthly February 2025 page 10
- ^ "Scillonian IV keel laying ceremony". Business Cornwall. Penznace. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "New Isles of Scilly ferry Scillonian IV floated out". Falmouth Packet. Falmouth. 30 March 2026. Retrieved 30 March 2026.