RMV Scillonian III

Scillonian III unloading cargo at St Mary's Harbour
History
NameRMV Scillonian III
OwnerIsles of Scilly Steamship Company
OperatorIsles of Scilly Steamship Company
Port of registrySt Mary's
BuilderAppledore Shipbuilders, England
Yard number421
Launched5 May 1977
Christened17 May 1977
In service19 May 1977
IdentificationIMO number: 7527796
StatusOperating between Penzance and Hugh Town
General characteristics
TypePassenger ferry
Tonnage1,255.25 GRT
Length68 m (223.1 ft)
Beam11.85 m (38.9 ft)
Draught2.89 m (9.5 ft)
Decks5
Propulsion
  • 2 Blackstone & Co engines driving
  • 2 fixed pitch 4-blade bronze propellers
  • 3 Volvo Penta diesel generators
  • 1 diesel emergency generator
Speed15.15 kn (28.1 km/h)
Capacity485 passengers
Crew18

RMV Scillonian III is a passenger ship based at Penzance in Cornwall, England, operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company. She operates the principal ferry service to the Isles of Scilly and is one of only three ships in the world still carrying the status of Royal Mail Ship (hence RMV – Royal Mail Vessel).

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