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building a new wooden ferry
Last year we commissioned the build of a brand new wooden ferry for use on our year-round service between Falmouth and St Mawes. The new ferry is being built by Cockwells Modern & Classic Boat Building in Penryn and will carry 100 passengers."This is the first wooden ferry that has been built in this area for a very long time and it is fascinating to be at the forefront of this project and watch every stage of the build" said Tim Light Managing Director of St Mawes Ferry Company. "I am also delighted that this project has enabled Cockwells to develop their apprenticeship programme with support from the Cornwall Marine Network, which means we are playing a big part in creating more job opportunities for local people".
The new ferry is due to be launched in the spring of 2008 and below you will find a diary of progress as we get closer to the launch date.
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new ferry diary
St Mawes Ferry Diary 7 - The Systems
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St Mawes Ferry Diary 6 - The Wheelhouse and Superstructure
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New Ferry Diary: 5 - Decking begins on the new St Mawes Ferry
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New Ferry Diary: 4 - Stage 4: Framing and Planking
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New Ferry Diary: 3 - Stage 3: Laying the Keel
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New Ferry Diary: 2 - Stage 2: Lofting Out
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