RED OSPREY

RED OSPREY (IMO: 9064059) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 305 feets and a beam of 59 feets.

RED OSPREY

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Red Osprey is a United Kingdom-flagged Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by Red Funnel Ferries on the Southampton to East Cowes route across the Solent, connecting the mainland of England to the Isle of Wight.

Built in 1994 by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, Scotland, the vessel is one of Red Funnel's vehicle-carrying ferry fleet, designed specifically for short-sea Solent operations. She is capable of carrying approximately 895 passengers and 175 cars per voyage, making her a significant capacity asset on one of the United Kingdom's busiest island ferry corridors.

The vessel operates under the Red Funnel brand, which has provided ferry services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight since 1861, making it one of the oldest ferry operators in the United Kingdom. Red Osprey operates alongside sister and fleet vessels providing regular scheduled sailings throughout the year, serving both commuter and tourist traffic.

Note: Users should verify current operational status and ownership details against official maritime registries such as the UK Ship Register, Lloyd's Register, or the IHS Fairplay database, as vessel ownership and operational details may change over time.