Ferry's maiden voyage from Cork to Swansea interrupted by engine failure
A MECHANICAL fault briefly interrupted the maiden voyage of the MV Julia from Cork to Swansea last night.
One of the ship's four engines is reported to have failed.
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Ferry's maiden voyage from Cork to Swansea interrupted by engine failure
Passengers on board said the ship had just left Ringaskiddy and was passing Whitegate when the incident happened.
The engine was shut down and a second engine brought into operation.
It is understood the ship needs just two of its four engines for the sailing.
The ship resumed its voyage just after 10.30pm.
7 Comments
by K.P, swansea
Friday, March 12 2010, 6:38PM
“For Sale 40hp mariner outboard engine long shaft power-tilt-trim 4 stroke oil injected 3 months old will suit large boat ie cross channel ferry”
by Heather, Mumbles
Friday, March 12 2010, 3:14PM
“Just give her a chance: Swansea needs this Ferry service.”
by richard, ystalyfera
Friday, March 12 2010, 2:17PM
“And on Saturday a photograph of the ferry captain stood in front Of the Penthouse Restaurant,complaining that he is owed money by the owner !!!”
by Hugh Jehlmett, Cwmflipflop
Friday, March 12 2010, 1:58PM
“And in next weeks Evening Post:
Monday - Door on ferry won't close properly.
Tuesday - carpet in cabin is slightly worn.
Wednesday - hinge on window is a bit squeaky.
Thursday - passenger on ferry looks a bit tired.
Friday - Seagull on railing only has one leg.”
by rocketfrog, ystalyfera
Friday, March 12 2010, 1:11PM
“slundog: are you real ?
Lives are are stake ?
Its a huge ferry mate not a raft made from oil drums !!!
What are they at risk from?
I await your response with interest”
by slumdog trust millionaire, landore
Friday, March 12 2010, 12:57PM
“doubt i'll risk taking the family over to kiss the blarney stone on this route then. there was heavy critcism of the safety people prior to sailing. seems as if they were right and the business wrong. lives are at stake so get it sorted.”
by anon, anon
Friday, March 12 2010, 12:52PM
“the evening post is turning into the dreadfull trinity mirror south wales echo with all these negative headlines”