Scillonian III
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Scillonian III is a passenger ship based at Penzance in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, run by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company. She operates the principal ferry service to the Isles of Scilly, assisted by the cargo vessel Gry Maritha.
The Scillonian III was purpose built for the Steamship Company by Appledore Shipbuilders Ltd of Appledore in Devon, and entered service in May 1977. She is the third passenger ship to carry the Scillonian name and is currently in service for passengers and cargo 8 months of the year, carrying up to 600 passengers for day trips or longer holidays to the Islands. Due to the number of tidal currents which meet off Lands End, and the need for a shallow draught to allow access to the Islands, the sea journey to Scilly can be rough. For this reason Scillonian III is fitted with a "Flume" stabilizer system.
The Scillonian III has a length of 68m, a beam of 11.85m, a draft of 2.89m, a gross tonnage of 1255.25, and a service speed of 15.15 knots.
In early 2007, press reports indicated that Cornwall County Council was expected to approved plans for the construction of a new ro-ro ferry at a cost of £17.5 million. This vessel would be leased to the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company and would replace both Scillonian III and Gry Maritha.[1]
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- ^ Plummer, Russell. "Ferry news", Ships Monthly, IPC Country & Leisure Media, February 2007, pp. 6.
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| Inhabited islands in the Isles of Scilly: St Mary's | St Agnes | Tresco | Bryher | St Martin's | |
| Uninhabited islands in the Isles of Scilly: Annet | Bishop Rock | Crim Rocks | English Island | Gugh | Samson | Zantman's Rock | |
| Related topics: Environment of the Isles of Scilly | History of the Isles of Scilly | Transport in the Isles of Scilly | |
