Tour of the Ferry 'Scillonian III' that links Penzance and Scilly Isles.wmv

A guided tour around the 1977 built MV Scillonian III. A passenger ferry operated by Isles of Scilly Steamship company that runs between Penzance in Cornwall, England, and the Scilly Islands. She carries 600 passengers, is approx 65 metres long and 11 metres wide. She has twin screw propulsion, 2.9m draught, and can carry a mixture of cargo from cars to 10 foot sized containers. Her and her sister ship the MV Gry Maritha are the lifeline to the islands

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[VinnyPowell1974]

I did 2 weeks on her at the end of my deck officer training back in october. A really good ship to have worked on. Shame they're looking to replace her

[XH558B2]

Good video...

They do keep her in immaculate condition and must say shes one of my fav small ships...first went on her back in the late 70's as young 'un!

[fsxaddict6100]

um yeah lovely vessel but shes got to go someday

[fsxaddict6100]

How did you get acess to the engine room and the bridge??? do you work on her???

[cornishadz]

Great video!! Scillionion 3 is a fine vessell! I love the sound of the Mirless Blackstone engine. Could you remember the make of the gennies?

Thanks

Adam