Oscar Wilde...to be
in Pembroke Dock, 31st December 2007, a great end to 2007 and
wonderful start for 2008
Latest
27.12.07 from the MHPA shows the CF Oscar Wilde,
the
latest addition to the Irish Ferry fleet coming to Pembroke Dock
on the 31st December 2007...so keep checking and we can give her
a welcome........we have contacted Irish ferries for more
information and will keep you in the frame
Received 1410hrs 27.12.07 from Irish Ferries
"The Oscar Wilde
will service this route while the Inishmore is in dry dock The
sailing schedule will be the usual times. It is envisaged it
will operate on this route between the 31st Dec and the 5th
January"
NB.......Now that's what we call service. Why not book a trip
and experience the new ship.......
Irish Ferries Site
The Oscar Wilde is significantly
more luxurious than the vessel it replaces (on the
Ireland/France route), and will be the third vessel in the Irish
Ferries fleet whose name has been inspired by a leading figure
from the world of Irish literature. Other examples are the
Dublin-Holyhead cruise ferry ‘Ulysses’ (still the world’s
largest car ferry) whose name is derived from the work of writer
James Joyce and our Dublin-Holyhead fast ferry ‘Jonathan Swift’.
1624hrs 27.12.07.....Great response from Irish Ferries PR
company
Beacon PR with more details of the new ship more can be
found on the Irish
Ferries Web Site
The ‘Oscar Wilde’, previously operating under the name
‘Kronprins Harald’, was built in Turku, Finland in 1987. At
31,914 gross registered tonnes, it is substantially larger than
the ‘Normandy’. With sleeker lines and excellent seagoing
qualities, it has a faster speed of 21.5 knots delivered by four
more powerful engines saving one hour on previous Ireland/France
crossing times.
With eleven decks, it can carry up to 1,458 passengers and 580
cars – an increase of 160 cars/40%. Its extra vehicle lane
metres (1,220 versus 645) is reflected in significantly greater
freight vehicle capacity (62 units versus 43). Other good news
for car and freight drivers alike is the fact that cars will
have their own deck separate from the freight deck.
The vessel was taken in charge by Irish Ferries in September
after which it had a period in dry dock so that some necessary
changes and minor modifications can be carried out. This process
included restyling of restaurants, bistros, lounge bars,
children’s play areas and other passenger facilities in themes
that reflect the link with Oscar Wilde. It also included some
technical improvements and re-branding in Irish Ferries livery.
Passengers will be impressed with the range and quality of
cabins on board. All ensuite, they range from standard 2 berth
to luxurious de luxe with flat screen TV, minibar and sofa, a
significant improvement on the current style of cabin on the
Normandy.
Bigger, better and faster than the vessel it replaces on the
Ireland/France route, with greater car and freight capacity,
more berths and a wider choice of stylish cabin accommodation,
the ‘Oscar Wilde’ will bring new standards of comfort and luxury
to our long established Ireland-France service |
