The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has revealed the name of its new freight vessel that is due to come into service in 2026.
‘Menawethan’, named after one of the 12 uninhabited eastern isles, will replace Gry Maritha and will continue the extremely important work of delivering freight to and from the Isles of Scilly.
The Steamship Group said it wanted a name that reflected the islands’ “exquisite natural beauty, history and wildlife”. Three names were put to the island community to vote, with Menawethan coming out on top.
Chief executive Stuart Reid said: “We’d like to say thank you to the Isles of Scilly community in helping us name our new freight vessel. Such an important vessel to the islands deserves a name chosen by islanders, and I can’t think of a more fitting name than Menawethan.
“Building work on our two new ships is continuing at pace, with the keel laying ceremonies for both Menawethan and Scillonian IV taking place next month. We can’t wait to welcome them both into service in 2026.”