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ferry

[fer-ee] / ˈfɛr i /
NOUN
transportation boat
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Several sailings were cancelled by west coast ferry operator CalMac on Saturday night and Sunday morning due to Storm Dave.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Some ferry sailings between Belfast and Scotland on Saturday were also cancelled.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The return of Glen Sannox means the busy Arran route again has a two ferry service, provided sailings are not disrupted by the weekend weather.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Scotland's ferry shortage is reaching a "much better place" with a third major vessel set to resume service, CalMac says.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It's cold, as cold as I expected it to be, but the sun makes it bearable, and when we get off the ferry, the pedaling keeps us warm.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse