A few years ago a friend of mine in the Mersey Ferries Office told me that the Royal Iris's hull was very thin which may cause great poblems with any restoration attempts. Do you remember a ferryboat from the Baltic which was moored around Collingwood dock a few years ago ( may still be there!). they were also looking into converting it for cruise use but it wasn't suitable

Regards Rob



Grins at fish and chip boat remember that too!