£26m Mersey Ferry embarks on maiden voyage

Summary

Royal Daffodil has embarked on her maiden voyage as the first Mersey Ferry to be built in 60 years.

Costing £26m and constructed by skilled workers and apprentices at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, Royal Daffodil has been undergoing sea trials since the spring. She replaces Royal Iris which was taken out of service earlier this year.

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