‘Vomit comet’ Scillonian III sails final voyage after 49 years linking Isles of Scilly
Emotional farewell for the vessel known as the ‘vomit comet’ as it makes its last trip between St Mary’s and Penzance, with a replacement ship on the way.
Scillonian III, the passenger ferry that has served the Isles of Scilly for almost half a century, made its final voyage on Sunday, sailing 37 nautical miles from St Mary’s to Penzance amid tears, sea shanties and reminiscences of stormy crossings.