1420


Earliest recorded ferry service from the Isle of Wight


1842


As many as 10 sailings a day are operated during the summer by “Portsmouth and Ryde Steam Packet Company”


1914-1918


World War I. Four of the six steamers are requisitioned as minesweepers


1963


Due to the severe winter weather, Wootton Creek freezes and both ferries have to cross from Portsmouth to Yarmouth for a few days at the end of January


PROJECT TIMELINE


2


2015 Consents confirmed New ship ordered Keel laid St Clare conversion


2016 Terminal and linkspan works begin


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