Royal Daffodil Named as New Mersey Ferry

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled the name of the first new Mersey Ferry in over 60 years, which will be called The Royal Daffodil. This vessel, set to enter service in the summer of 2026, will be the sixth to bear this historic name, first used in the early 1900s. The announcement was made during a keel-laying ceremony at Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, symbolizing a significant milestone in the ferry's construction. The ceremony included special guest Nurse Nadine Maguire from Marie Curie, who laid a commemorative coin on the keel, recognizing the charity's contributions. Rotheram emphasized the ferry's importance as a cultural icon and a means of connecting communities across the River Mersey. The new ferry is expected to provide cleaner and more efficient services, reflecting modern maritime standards.