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Western Lady's III & IV In Service as the Brixham to Torquay Ferry

Wheel House / Chart RoomOn Summer Berths in BrixhamWL IV Approaching Princess Pier TorquayWL IV from WL III at the crossover pointWL III Alongside inside Torquay harbourWL III Alongside inside Torquay harbourWL III Alongside inside Torquay harbourGoing astern departing TorquayGoing astern departing Torquay

Approaching Princess Pier, TorquayWL IV alongside New Pier, BrixhamCrossing Tor BayWheelhouse / ChartroomCrossing Tor Bay with Percy at the helmLeaving Torquay behind. Note the mug of WLFS issue coffee to Left.WL IV Approaching Princess Pier TorquayBridge showing controls and safety equipment including Yellow EPIRB (radio beacon)Crossing Tor Bay on a rather Grey day

Brixham bound with Berry Head in the distanceLeaving Torquay behind. The White cylindical object (lower Left) is a LiferaftLeaving Torquay behind. The White cylindical object (lower Right) is a self-inflating LiferaftBerry Head in the distance.

WL III Alongside inside Torquay harbour

 

Western Lady's I, III & IV at the Owner's Yard, late 2006 following withdrawal from service.

WL IV Awaiting her fateWestern Lady 1 and Western Lady IIIAll 3 remaining Western Lady craft at the owner's yard

 

I was lucky to be granted a 'private audience' with Western Lady IV before she was sold.

The Bridge Helm Position showing Wheel, Compass, Engine Controls and most important of all, the Horn ButtonPort Gardner 6LX Engine whilst undergoing a top-overhaulStarboar Gardner 6LX Engine and Gearbox. Note the Hydraulically Assisted Gear-shift Mechanism.Rear of Wheelhouse showing Steering Gear and InclinometerChain Locker

Battery Isolator and Changeover Switches plus other electrical services

 

Western Lady I in company with Western Lady III.

Western Lady I with Western Lady III beyondWestern Lady I and Western Lady III

 

The most poignant picture of all.

The sign sums it all up for me

 

Western Lady VI (formerly Torbay Princess)

One of two purpose-built boats now providing the ferry service.

Torbay Princess, soon to become Western Lady VI 

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