Red Eagle Engine Trouble Hits Cross-Solent Ferries

Red Funnel’s Red Eagle ferry is stuck in tech trouble, sparking cancellations and delays on crucial Solent routes.

Two Key Sailings Cancelled

  • The 9 a.m. Southampton to Cowes trip is cancelled.
  • The 10.30 a.m. Cowes to Southampton sailing is also scrapped.

Technical Fault Blamed

The operator blames a glitch with the ferry’s forward main engine for the disruption.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” said Red Funnel.

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