ferry

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The faults have now been fixed, bringing some relief to the state-owned ferry firm which since last week has been forced to pare back services as it faces an "unprecedented" shortage of ships.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The surplus boxes, which arrived at the weekend, would normally have been returned to the mainland but high winds and subsequent ferry disruption meant this was not possible.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Elsewhere, CalMac's west coast ferry network remains under pressure with some vessels now being switched to different routes to try to maintain services.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

An "iconic" ferry that crossed on the River Mersey for 66 years has set sail on its final voyage.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The stranger from the ferry offered no explanation for his presence on the island.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson