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Lake District ferry Mallard gets back to work

After a Five-week slipping, refit and MCA survey, the Westmorland and Furness Council-owned ferry Mallard returned to full service at the end of May.

After the decision to delay the purchase of a new all-electric vehicle ferry, the council contractors carried out extensive engineering works to extend the ferries life for a further five years.

This work included updates to the hydraulics and adjustments to the loading ramps to allow for higher winter lake levels. A full repaint of the hull and superstructure was also completed.

The ferry operates a seven-days-a-week service between Ferry Nab and Ferry House on the west side of Windermere and carries 12 vehicles plus foot passengers and cyclists.

Peter Gaukroger

Lake District ferry Mallard
Lake District ferry Mallard
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