MV Hotspur IV
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The MV Hotspur IV is a historic passenger ferry, operating on the Hythe Ferry service. This service connects the town of Hythe and the city of Southampton, across Southampton Water in England.
The Hotspur IV was built by Rowhedge Ironworks in 1946 for use on the Hythe Ferry. She was the last, and slightly larger, of three half-sisters. One of these, the Hotspur II, also still exists and is used on the Gourock — Kilcreggan — Helensburgh ferry service across the Firth of Clyde.
Today the Hotspur IV is normally held in reserve, with the more recent Great Expectations in front line service.
[edit] References
- Ian Boyle/Simplon Postcards (1999-2006). Hythe-Southampton Ferries. Retrieved February 14, 2006.
