U.K. shipbuilder Cammell Laird has been awarded a contract to construct the first new Mersey ferry in 60 years.The Birkenhead facility, part of the APCL group, signed a deal with the Liverpool City ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Launched in 1959, the Royal Iris will be replaced by a new vessel [BBC] An "iconic" ferry that crossed on the River Mersey for 66 ...

The Royal Iris of the Mersey has been a moving landmark on the shores of Liverpool for almost seven decades. Since its launch in 1959, the Royal Iris - originally called Mountwood - has become one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The building of more new ferries to serve the River Mersey has not been ruled out as the first vessel in 60 years took to the ...

A "much-loved" ferry that has crossed the River Mersey for 67 years is being decommissioned. Mersey Ferries confirmed The Royal Iris of the Mersey is to be replaced by the new £26m Royal Daffodil ...

A vintage ferry that has travelled the waters of the Mersey River for 67 years is preparing to cast off on its final journey. The Royal Iris of the Mersey, a traditional white, black and red ferry, ...

Mersey Ferries has issued an update after services were cancelled today. The world-famous ferry service was suspended on Friday morning (January 2), with the operator blaming "operational issues". A ...

The construction of the first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years has reached a significant landmark with the lowering of its funnel. The 14m high Royal Daffodil’s steel structure has now reached ...

Images of the first new £26m Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years have been revealed, showing a striking blend of modern ship design with traditional Mersey Ferry colours. The livery is revealed in an ...

A major review is to take place into the operation of Mersey Ferries as the group responsible for it seeks to cut its annual £1m losses. "We haven't had a review of the ferries for quite some time," ...