Menawethan is a cargo ship operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company on its service from Penzance to Isles of Scilly.
History In September 2023 Menawethan was ordered by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company from Piriou Shipyard, Vietnam to replace the Gry Maritha.Shipbuilder chosen for Isles of Scilly ferry fleet BBC News 14 September 2023Menawethan Isles of Scilly Steamship Company Construction commenced in June 2024, with it floated out on 31 October 2025.Work starts on new Isles of Scilly ships BBC News 27 June 2024New Isles of Scilly freight ship is launched BBC News 4 November 2025Scilly Ferries Ships Monthly January 2026 page 10
Sea trials commenced in January 2026, with it departing Ho Chi Minh City on its 72-day delivery voyage to Penzance on 27 March 2026.New Isles of Scilly freight ship begins sea trials BBC News 30 January 2026New Isles of Scilly cargo ship Menawethan voyage to Cornwall Falmouth Packet 27 March 2026New Scilly freight vessel sets off from Vietnam BBC News 31 March 2026
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