£30 million.
MV Victoria of Wight
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Builder | Cemre Shipyard, Yalova, Turkey |
| Cost | £30 million |
| Launched | 7 February 2018 |
How much is Wightlink worth?
Wightlink
| Wightlink’s hybrid ferry Victoria of Wight at Portsmouth Harbour, 25 October 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | £68.9 million (2019) |
| Operating income | £17.2 million (2019) |
| Net income | £14.9 million (2019) |
| Total assets | £46 million (2019) |
Why is Victoria of Wight out of service?
Victoria of Wight on Wightlink’s Fishbourne/Portsmouth route. WIGHTLINK’S flagship car ferry Victoria of Wight is currently out of service on annual routine maintenance. The annual refit means she is at present in Southampton and will relocate to Portland in Dorset for further survey work.
How many cars does the Victoria of Wight hold?
What is her vehicle capacity? She can hold 178 vehicles at a time.
How old is Victoria of Wight?
The vessel VICTORIA OF WIGHT (IMO: 9791028, MMSI 232015630) is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2018 (4 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of United Kingdom (UK).
How much is a day return to the Isle of Wight?
Passenger Fares to the Isle of Wight
| Southampton to East Cowes (Passenger Vehicle Ferry Service) | Senior (60+) | Child (5-15) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Trip | £7.00 | £5.50 |
| Standard Day Return | £13.00 | £10.10 |
| Off-Peak Day Return* | £13.00 | £9.60 |
| Super Off-Peak Day Return** | £5.60 |
How fast does the Isle of Wight ferry go?
Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde Pier Head
If you’re travelling on foot, Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head is our quickest route, crossing the waters between the Isle of Wight and mainland in just 22 minutes.
Who runs IOW ferry?
This service is operated by Wightlink and takes approximately 45 minutes. The ferry departs from Portsmouth Harbour and lands on the Isle of Wight in the village of Fishbourne on the North of the Isle of Wight, which provides easy access to the main towns of Ryde and Newport.
How big is the Isle of Wight ferry?
The new Wight Class (R-Class) vessels are 62.4m long, with a 16.1m beam, a 2.3m laden draft, a maximum displacement of 1,494t and a deadweight of 330t. There is a capacity of 110 vehicle lane metres (eight lanes) to take 65 cars or 28 freight vehicles.
When did the Isle of Wight break off?
The area was affected by sea level changes during the repeated Quaternary glaciations. The island probably became separated from the mainland about 125,000 years ago, during the Ipswichian interglacial.
What is the biggest car ferry in the world?
In terms of gross tonnage, the largest ferry in the world is the 75,156-ton Color Magic, built by Aker Finnyards of Finland, and operated by Color Line on the route between Oslo in Norway and Kiel in Germany.
Why is there no bridge to the Isle of Wight?
It’s a shipping lane so a bridge would get in the way. Also, such a bridge would cost hundreds of millions, if not a couple of billion. There wouldn’t be enough trade going back and forth between the mainland to make back the money spent on the bridge, let alone pay for the continued maintenance on it.
Has there ever been a bridge to the Isle of Wight?
The Cowes Floating Bridge is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the River Medina on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. The ferry crosses the tidal river from East Cowes to Cowes.
How many Wightlink ferries are there?
six vehicle ferries
Our fleet of six vehicle ferries and two FastCat catamarans serve the Isle of Wight and mainland 364 days a year – find out everything there is to know about them.
What are the Wightlink ferries called?
Our Victoria of Wight and St Clare ferries also come with a children’s play area – ideal for keeping them entertained during your crossing. For your comfort, all are non-smoking vessels.
How old is Victoria on Bold and Beautiful?
But Victoria has one characteristic that many of her counterparts don’t—she is only 17.” A syndicated article that appeared in The Fort Oglethorpe Press described Ryan McNeil’s attempts to seduce Victoria as “a path that’s fraught with peril and which forces the good-natured actor to search hard for inspiration”.
Where is the poshest place in the Isle of Wight?
A short trip over the Solent though and it was Fishbourne that was named the ‘poshest’ place on the island. Located close to Ryde on the north east of the Isle of Wight, the average house price in Fishbourne costs a cool £509,356 and when you take a closer look at the village it is easy to see why.
Which is the poshest part of the Isle of Wight?
NEW DATA REVEALS EAST WIGHT HAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE STREETS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
- Swains Lane, Bembridge Average value: £1,403,000.
- Beach House Lane, Bembridge Average value: £1,221,000.
- Bluett Avenue, Seaview Average value: £1,150,000.
- Hamstead Drive, Yarmouth Average Value; £1,150,000.
Is it cheaper to book a return ferry?
Generally, it is more economical to book a round trip ticket because some ferry companies offer cheaper rates for passengers that do so. If there is a specific discount offered, you will be informed about it during the booking process.
Do Isle of Wight ferries run overnight?
As our Portsmouth car ferry already runs through the night, there is now an overnight crossing every hour at weekends with Wightlink.”
| From Portsmouth Harbour | From Ryde Pier Head |
|---|---|
| 05:15 | 05:47 |
What is the fastest ferry in the world?
The Franciso ferry
The Franciso ferry remains the fastest ferry, built by Incat: HSC Francisco is a High-Speed Catamaran built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania. Powered by liquefied natural gas, she is currently the fastest passenger ship in service, reaching a speed of 58 knots (107 km/h; 67 mph).