Maid of Kent
A rare photo of Weymouth’s Maid of Kent alongside at Dun Laoghaire on 3rd November 1979. © Jack Phelan.
The Maid of Kent only operated once on the Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire run but she had previously operated on the Irish Sea in April 1975 when she covered for the Ailsa Princess on the Stranraer – Larne service, also in March and October 1976 when she relieved the Dover at Fishguard. She was a beautiful looking ship and throughout her career was known as the 'Pocket Liner'.
Running astern into Dun Laoghaire harbour on 3 November 1979. © Jack Phelan
Final departure from Dun Laoghaire, November 1979. © Robert Matheson / Justin Merrigan Collection.
In Mike Taplin's fine photo the Maid of Kent is seen at Newhaven on Boxing Day 1981. © Mike Taplin
On 30th October 1981 the Maid of Kent operated her final sailing
between Weymouth - Jersey - Guernsey.