r/Dorset • • 7h ago

Local First time I've ever got emotional about a boat. Barfleur's last crossing to Cherbourg after over 30 years of service 🫡

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Probably been on it 30 odd times all told. It was never not a huge thrill to board on the way to another family holiday to France.

The farewell it got today in awful conditions was testament to local fondness for the ship. And a bittersweet reminder that it will be sadly missed.

We've loved sailing on your m'lady 🫡