Swansea Cork Ferries was a company that operated a RoRo service between Swansea and Cork (Ringaskiddy) from 1987 till 2006. The company no longer offers a ferry service but provides consultancy services. Its former owners Strintzis Lines are now part of the Attica Group, and Briarstar Ltd was dissolved in 2012. The company remains in the ownership of Thomas Hunter Mc Gowan.

Swansea Cork Ferries Ltd
Company typeLimited
Founded1987
Defunct2006
FateParent company dissolved
HeadquartersCork, Ireland
Area served
Celtic Sea
Key people
Thomas Hunter-McGowan, MD
ServicesPassenger transportation
Freight transportation
Owner1992-1999: Strintzis
1999-2006: Briar Star Ltd
2006-date Thomas Hunter Mc Gowan
Websitewww.swanseacorkferries.com
Celtic Pride
Swansea Cork Ferry - Superferry

A Swansea–Cork ferry service was restarted by Fastnet Line in March 2010, but services were suspended in November 2011 due to the economic situation.[1]

History

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  • 1987 - Swansea Cork Ferries formed following B&I Line's withdrawal from the route four years earlier.[2]
  • 1992 - Sold to Greek shipping company Strintzis Lines.
  • 1999 - Swansea Cork Ferries sold to an Irish business consortium.
  • 2006 - Superferry operates last sailing on 7 October.

Fleet

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Swansea Cork Ferries operated four ships during its 20 years in operation.[3]

Ship Built In
service
Tonnage Flag Notes
Celtic Pride 1972 1987-1989
1991 & 1992
7,800 GRT   Poland Scrapped 2004
Ionian Sun 1969 1990 4,849 GRT   Greece Scrapped 2004
City of Cork 1973 2001 7,210 GRT   Malta Scrapped 2024
Superferry 1972 1993-2000
2002-2006
7,454 GRT   Greece Scrapped 2021

References

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  1. ^ "Swansea-Cork ferry: Fastnet Line to close service with loss of 78 jobs". BBC. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Irish Ferries Enthusiasts :: Swansea-Cork Ferries". www.irish-ferries-enthusiasts.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2008.
  3. ^ "Swansea Cork Ferries". Archived from the original on 31 July 2012.