AISLING GABRIELLE
Profile of the Carlingford Lough ferry AISLING GABRIELLE, previously Foyle Venture. Includes an overview of her history, technical data, and photographs.
Frazer Ferries
Ferries operated by Frazer Ferries. Includes the services branded as Scenic Carlingford Ferry and Scenic Lough Foyle Ferry.
Frazer Mariner | Frazer Ferries
Profile of the current Lough Foyle ferry FRAZER MARINER (ex Berne-Farge). Includes an overview of her history, technical specifications, and photographs.
STRANGFORD (Vessel Profile)
MV STRANGFORD (also known as STRANGFORD FERRY, as that was the name she had painted on her hull) was the smaller of the 2 vehicle carrying vessels operating on the link across Strangford Lough between Strangford and Portaferry until the end of 2016. Until the entry into service of the PORTAFERRY II, STRANGFORD FERRY was the main vessel on the route, having launched the vehicle ferry service in 1969. Following PORTAFERRY II‘s arrival her role changed to provide extra capacity on the service during the summer and to cover maintenance on the larger PORTAFERRY II. STRANGFORD FERRY was originally built for Down County Council in 1969, and was earmarked as far back as 2009 for replacement in 2016, by which stage she was operational for some 47 years. Life extension and replacement In order to extend her life until 2016 STRANGFORD FERRY received new vehicle ramps and a full repaint following sand blasting during a dry docking at Harland and Wolff in 2011. Despite … Read more
