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Portsmouth welcomes Channel's biggest ferry
Date: 13 Mar 2009 00:00 Source: Portsmouth.co.ukThe biggest passenger ship in the English Channel is set to begin a regular service from Portsmouth.
From Tuesday the Pont-Aven, Brittany Ferries' vast 2,400-passenger ship, will begin operating a weekly crossing from Portsmouth to Santander, north Spain, taking 24 hours to travel the 550-mile journey.
Managing director David Longden said: 'Portsmouth is easily accessible via an excellent road network for a huge number of people.
'The appeals of Spain are becoming more appreciated and, by providing a faster crossing, we believe we can grow the market.'
The speed of the nine-deck, 185m supership will make it the quickest sea crossing to Spain on the market, eight hours faster than its competitor services.
Previously, two sailings a week went from Plymouth, but the company has decided to move one to Portsmouth.
For more information, please visit the following pages:
- Brittany Ferries
- Ferries to Spain
- Portsmouth Ferry
- Ferry to Santander
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