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Offline Robert J Smith

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Woolwich Ferry
« on: June 10, 2018, 03:40:48 PM »
Are there any photos yet of the two new ferries being built by Remontowa in Gdansk? apart from on the attached site.

https://853london.com/2018/05/17/new-woolwich-ferry-vessels-take-to-the-water-for-the-first-time/

They are replacing the trio of old ferries at Woolwich, London and are due before the end of the year.

Regards

Bob
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Offline davidships

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2018, 07:47:04 AM »
Photo here just after launch on 17 May.  Both BEN WOOLLACOTT (IMO 9822011) and DAME VERA LYNN (IMO 9822023) launched same day.
https://853london.com/2018/05/17/new-woolwich-ferry-vessels-take-to-the-water-for-the-first-time/

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2018, 02:59:05 PM »
I've heard that the first of the old ferries is to be towed away for scrap during the next couple of weeks, destination France.

Offline john white

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2018, 04:21:53 PM »
french tug arriving 29/9/18 at Woolwich

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2018, 07:13:34 AM »
Yes John, TSM KERMOR due 16.00 today but in the estuary now!

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2018, 03:52:34 PM »
Tug passed Tilbury at 10.30, now alongside the John Burns at Woolwich.

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2018, 11:49:40 AM »
TSM KERMOR due to sail with JOHN BURNS tomorrow 0845, per PLA

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2018, 01:25:48 PM »
Thanks David, there's been three departure times so far but hopefully this one is correct :-)

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2018, 09:36:12 AM »
Wishful thinking.
Now showing tomorrow (5th) at same time!

Offline Robert J Smith

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2018, 10:09:07 AM »
Probably correct being as I can't get to see the departure tomorrow :-(

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2018, 04:10:53 PM »
ETD now 09.00 on the 7th (PLA) - waiting for a weather window.

The service with the old ferries finished on Friday 5th, new service with new ferries due to start towards the end of the year.
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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2018, 02:34:06 PM »
And there she goes.

JOHN BURNS passing Tilbury under tow of TSM KERMOR and assisted at the rear by CHRISTINE

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2018, 02:00:48 PM »
TSM KERMOR due back at Woolwich again on the 21st to collect the next ferry for scrap.

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Re: Woolwich Ferry
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2018, 08:40:55 AM »
First of the new ferries, BEN WOOLLACOTT, now stationary outside Gdansk with AIS showing destination Tilbury.
Is she able to make the voyage on her own?

Second ferry, DAME VERA LYNN,showing sea trails.

 

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