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The retirement of the Scillonian III marks the end of a 50-year era for the beloved, nickname-laden ferry that connected the Isles of Scilly to the mainland.
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End of the ‘vomit comet’: Scillonian III sets sail on final voyage from Isles of Scilly
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Much-loved passenger ship has traversed Atlantic swells between islands and Cornish mainland for almost 50 yearsTears were shed, sea shanties sung and tales of stormy voyages exchanged as one of the UK’s most characterful ships set sail for the final time.Scillonian III, also known as the “vomit comet” because in stormy weather it tended to rock a little too much for the comfort of those susceptible to sea sickness, has chugged between the British mainland and the Isles of Scilly, for just shy of half a century. Continue reading...
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