eagleeye Report post Posted January 15 She is off to the med to join st Catherine and st Helen ....last day in service is 25 jan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagleeye Report post Posted January 15 https://onthewight.com/wightlink-to-wave-goodbye-to-their-oldest-ferry/. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Report post Posted January 15 I've been invited to the Farewell Event 🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pigeonrat Report post Posted January 15 Sad to see her go, almost certainly the Saint that I've crossed on the most over the last 30 years - and I still think she's more useful than one of the W-classes, but there you go. At least she's going for further service with her sisters... I suppose Faith will end up there ultimately, but with Wightlink modifying her for the new mooring system it suggests she'll remain for a few years yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Report post Posted January 15 7 hours ago, eagleeye said: She is off to the med to join st Catherine and st Helen ....last day in service is 25 jan Any idea of what sailings she will be doing? what time is her last crossing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George A'Court Report post Posted January 15 4 minutes ago, The Ferry Man said: Any idea of what sailings she will be doing? what time is her last crossing? Click on a previous post by eagle eye 7 hours ago and the news paper article gives details. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvabishop Report post Posted January 15 The Saints have proved to be remarkably successful ships. It is a pity that Wightlink have chosen to effectively consolidate the service on two ships for the future, losing the flexibility offereb by the Saints but costs trump customer interests every time unfortunately. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Report post Posted January 16 (edited) Well she has had a more important role close to the end of her Wightlink career. Running as 2nd boat just 2 weeks before departure. Wonder what her new name will be. Is there a theme at Delcomar as GB Conte and Anna Muir are the others names. Have not googled who they were yet. Edited January 16 by adicat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon F Report post Posted January 16 St Cecilia has been a stalwart of the fleet, and often the 2nd ship. I also believe she is the longest serving Saint, beating St Helen by about 6 or 7 months? St. Cecilia - March 1987 - Jan 2019 St. Helen - November 1983 - Feb 2015? St. Faith - Spring 1990 - current St. Catherine - July 1983 - 2009? feel free to fill in the gaps ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon F Report post Posted January 16 St Helen was March 2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagleeye Report post Posted January 16 St cecilia won’t go till spring suppose she will be moored where the others were till she is ready to sail .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Report post Posted January 24 Tomorrow is 'St Cecilia's final sailing to/from Portsmouth & Fishbourne, I have been invited to the event as Wightlink are kindly using one of my photos (not sure which one). I'm hoping to do a live video via Facebook of her arrival back in Portsmouth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddies Report post Posted January 24 I remember her first day when they did the ceremony, on board and we had Capt wheeler with us too. That's one more book closed for in the time of. ;-(( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Report post Posted January 24 I think we should have a referendum. Keep Cecilia and get rid of Wight Sun. Then we can spend 2 years negotiating about how to go about it to suit no one 😂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Report post Posted January 25 Let's hope for lifts for some good shots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Report post Posted January 25 Well last crossing nearing Fishbourne. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Report post Posted January 25 Farewell to the Isle of Wight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Report post Posted January 25 Last time at the terminal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Report post Posted January 25 They need her back as they are cancelling some sailings next week. What was the rush. It's this type of logic that mystified me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagleeye Report post Posted January 25 I would think her certificate is about to expire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekkia Report post Posted January 25 46 minutes ago, eagleeye said: I would think her certificate is about to expire It's not. I checked when I crossed on her a few weeks back. April/ May time from memory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagleeye Report post Posted January 25 One of the wights was on test in Solent today so probaly be in full service soon ..and as they have 3 ships for Pompey cecilia probably not needed it’s only Monday that Clare is missing on tues and Wednesday only 1 sailing missing each way so 3 ships needed .its been said that cecilia is going in spring time so maybe they will get her ready at marchwood like the others .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Report post Posted January 25 (edited) Just a couple of photos from today, can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/BFMunchkin/media_set?set=a.10161625690770227&type=3 The image of 'St Cecilia' on the cup cakes that Wightlink were giving out was taken from one of my photos (Below) Edited January 25 by TonyMWeaver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Report post Posted January 25 34 minutes ago, eagleeye said: They will get her ready at Marchwood like the others .... The others were done at Hythe Marine Park, 'St Cecilia' will be going there and possibly in within the next few days. Marchwood was indeed mentioned, have no idea why. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
