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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

New ferry on popular UK route launches for first time in 60 years

Royal Daffodil at its naming ceremony on the River Mersey on 22 September - (LCRCA)

The first new Mersey ferry to be built in 60 years was launched in Liverpool this week.

A bottle was broken against the hull of the £26m Royal Daffodil on Tuesday, 22 September, as part of its launch ceremony.

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