Dramatic rescue as yacht pinned against Studland chain ferry
Poole lifeboats were launched yesterday at 5pm when a 16-foot Cornish Shrimper was pinned against the chain ferry with potentially two people injured.
Poole lifeboats were launched yesterday at 5pm when a 16-foot Cornish Shrimper was pinned against the chain ferry with potentially two people injured.
The Sandbanks Ferry Company has revealed its plans to resume its full service as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.
The planning inspectorate has received a revised toll increase proposal from the Sandbanks Ferry Company following feedback from local councils.
The Sandbanks chain ferry will continue to operate throughout the national COVID-19 lockdown announced by the government on 31 October.
Palliative Care community nurse Josie Armstrong is now able to visit patients living on the Isle of Purbeck without incurring ferry costs, thanks to the generosity of The Sandbanks Ferry Company.
Health and safety measures will be in place when the Sandbanks Ferry returns to service on Wednesday 17 June following the completion of annual maintenance and refit works and in anticipation of an increase in passenger numbers.
The Sandbanks chain ferry is scheduled to resume service on Wednesday 17 June. The planned commencement will be at 7am from Sandbanks, with three crossings per hour in each direction as usual until 11.10pm from Studland.
Sandbanks Ferry service has been delayed until at least the beginning of June due to unexpected repair work that needs to be carried out.
The Sandbanks Ferry Company, which runs the chain ferry service between Studland and Poole, has announced that it will be withdrawing the service from Tuesday 21 April until further notice.