Cowes Floating Bridge

yesitsmillsy · Post by **yesitsmillsy** » 04 Apr 2022 18:24

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-h ... e-60979377

Note last two pars

David · Post by **David** » 04 Apr 2022 19:27

Not sure how sensible this was given that it was 'very windy' or where the money for any replacement will come from !

dojidave · Post by **dojidave** » 04 Apr 2022 21:43

I know for sure that the Falmouth pilots and tugs took extreme care, in what was a challenging easterly at the time, to deliver her safely to her dry dock berth, and then to dispatch her on her way.

To meet such an unfortunate fate back at Cowes is very sad 😑

yesitsmillsy · Post by **yesitsmillsy** » 13 Apr 2022 17:08

Still more delays https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-h ... e-61086344

Post by **colinb** » 13 Apr 2022 19:04

Basically it is a floating failure!

Post by **hhvferry** » 29 Oct 2022 10:02

Maybe a replacement bridge is on the way?

Link to full article in IOW County Press: What's next for Isle of Wight Floating Bridge after settlement?

dogan · Post by **dogan** » 23 Jul 2023 21:32

The former Cowes ferry 'Floating Bridge No 5' laid up in Gosport on 13th July 2023 :

BFMunchkin · Post by **BFMunchkin** » 14 Mar 2024 20:21

The Cowes 'Floating Bridge 6' is to be replaced!

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