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 Daffodil left APCL Cammell Laird’s shipyard in Birkenhead on Thursday, April 16 after two years under construction.

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, ...

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 ...

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. Mersey Ferries said it was considering how best to mark the Royal Iris of the Mersey's legacy [Liverpool City Region handout] A ...

13:53, Thu, Feb 26, 2026 Updated: 13:54, Thu, Feb 26, 2026 She's hosted stars like The Beatles and an estimated 40 million passengers - but after 67 years ferrying across the Mersey 'The Royal Iris' ...

A ferry that crossed the River Mersey for 66 years has set sail on its final voyage. The Royal Iris of the Mersey featured in the 1965 film Ferry Cross the Mersey, starring the band Gerry and the ...

In its prime, it carried Queen Elizabeth II and hosted early concerts by the Beatles. Now the 'Royal Iris of the Mersey' is ...