Belfast Car Ferries was formed in 1982 following P&O Ferries' withdrawal from the Liverpool–Belfast route in November 1981.[1] Sailings commenced in May 1982[2] using the Saint Colum I. The vessel sailed every night from Belfast, returning during the day from Liverpool. The crossing time was 9 hours.
Belfast Car Ferries continued operations until October 1990. The Saint Colum I quickly found a new Greek owner and entered service in the Adriatic Sea.
Belfast Car Ferries operated the following route across the Irish Sea
Belfast (Donegall Quay) – Liverpool (Langton Dock)
Fleetedit
During its eight years of operation the Belfast – Liverpool route was operated mainly by the Saint Colum I. Several vessels, including the Saint Patrick II, Saint Killian II and Gotland were chartered to cover for the Saint Colum I during overhaul.
Referencesedit
^. Poirishsea.com. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
^. Irish Ferries Enthusiasts. Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
^"Recalling Irish Shipping liquidation". The Irish Times. 10 August 2009. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
^. Irish Ferries Enthusiasts. Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
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