Summary
The ferry Royal Iris of the Mersey completed its final journey after operating for 66 years between Liverpool and Wirral. It will be replaced by a new ferry called Royal Daffodil later this year. A water salute was held to mark its last voyage.
Key Facts
- The Royal Iris of the Mersey was launched in 1959.
- It featured in the 1965 film "Ferry Cross the Mersey."
- The ferry is estimated to have carried over 17 million passengers.
- A new £26 million ferry, Royal Daffodil, will replace it.
- The Royal Iris received a major refurbishment and its current name in 2002.
- The ferry has been part of Liverpool's history for over six decades.
- A water salute marked the final journey of the Royal Iris.
