Andy

Does anyone know why the Oscar Wilde has turned back towards the UK this evening - medical evacuation?

Best I can find: http://www.eve-basse-normandie.fr/en/eve/car-ferry--caen-ouistreham-420.html

Sad news today as the Rosa Eugenia (fondly remembered by many as the Coutances) reportedly started tanking on water yesterday and sank. She had been laid up in Venezuela for the past two years. Some more info and photos here: http://puntodecorte.com/otro-ferry-menos-ferry-rosa-eugenia-se-hundio-tras-de-2-anos-de-abandono/

Great find! Thanks for sharing

I know what you mean, but I find the window useful for timing it just right for laying in just that little bit longer! That said a 2 berth outside is usually cheaper than a 4 berth inside cabin. They do sell out almost as quickly as Commodore Cabins mind!

Always worth remembering that the 2 berth outside cabins on the Bretagne have two lower berths. As they are all at the forward end you also get a great view overlooking the bow from deck 8.

Mont St Michel is being taken out of service for a week, commencing 11th September, due to a technical problem and will be going to dry dock in Brest. Normandie Express will have it’s season extended and will be operating additional sailings in her abscence.

There are news reports that someone has fallen overboard and she is assisting with the search and rescue operation. Thoughts are will all those involved.

Tempers are once again running high between French and British fisherman, over the fishing of scallops in the Baie de Seine. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45337091

If your looking for a piece of BF history (and have deep pockets!) the ships bell from the Prince of Brittany and Pen-as-Bed are currently up for sale: https://m.ebay.fr/itm/Cloche-du-PRINCE-OF-BRITTANY-navire-Brittany-Ferries-1978-1988/123288973299?hash=item1cb4986ff3%3Ag%3Ag84AAOSwNLJbSMA8&_pgn=6&_nkw=brittany+ferries&_from=R40&rt=nc https://m.ebay.fr/itm/Cloche-du-PEN-AR-BED-navire-Brittany-Ferries-1974-1984/123289007769?hash=item1cb498f699%3Ag%3AqHIAAOSwFZtbSL3t&_pgn=6&_nkw=brittany+ferries&_from=R40&rt=nc

@des @ferrymancork Great pics guys! Thanks for sharing, its good to see another ferry using Cork after Fastnet closed down. The all white livery looks much smarter than that of the Etretat, just hope it holds out after a few months across the Bay.

Just spotted the Cote d’Albatre heading up the channel having sailed up from Santander. Does anyone know what she’s been up to? 🙄

The new gangway in Poole was put into service yesterday

Her entry into service has been further delayed to the 30th July.