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'''''Menawethan''''' is a cargo ship to be 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''.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-66797855 Shipbuilder chosen for Isles of Scilly ferry fleet] ''BBC News'' 14 September 2023</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20251210045051/https://islesofscillysteamshipgroup.co.uk/new-vessels/menawethan/ Menawethan] Isles of Scilly Steamship Company</ref> Construction commenced in June 2024, with it floated out on 31 October 2025.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033ldp7k26o Work starts on new Isles of Scilly ships] ''BBC News'' 27 June 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d69331nnno New Isles of Scilly freight ship is launched] ''BBC News'' 4 November 2025</ref><ref>Scilly Ferries ''Ships Monthly'' January 2026 page 10</ref>
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.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn82q5d6vq6o New Isles of Scilly freight ship begins sea trials] ''BBC News'' 30 January 2026</ref><ref>[https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/25973868.new-isles-scilly-cargo-ship-menawethan-voyage-cornwall/ New Isles of Scilly cargo ship Menawethan voyage to Cornwall] ''Falmouth Packet'' 27 March 2026</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3dq5nl075o New Scilly freight vessel sets off from Vietnam] ''BBC News'' 31 March 2026</ref>
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