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

Chris

paul

Paul (2017-2022)

mike

Mike

About the Bessie James

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