About us
Information about the ferry "The Bessie James" that plys the route from Fowey to Mevagissey in south Cornwall.
Meet your crew members
Steve
Chris
Paul
Mike
About the Bessie James
The Bessie James
(Call Sign MT2U 8)
Type: Procharter 40
Construction: GRP
Dimensions: 12.3m x 3.7m
Year of Build: 2007
Engine: 500 HP Caterpillar C9, single prop
Equipment: Navman 24 mile radar MD 3404; 2 x Navman colour plotter / sounder 8120; icom M505 DSC radio.
Colour of hull: Red with white wheelhouse
Colour of deck: Grey
Aft deck: White canopy shelter on a tubular framework
Speed: Cruises at 15 kts, top speed 20 kts
Fuel: Diesel-2 tanks at 75 gals each
Passenger Certificate: Class VI for 50 passengers