{{Short description|LO-LO PAX Ferry}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox ship |display_title = ''Scillonian IV'' |section1={{Infobox ship/image |image = |image_caption = }}
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|section3={{Infobox ship/characteristics |hide_header = |header_caption = |type = Passenger ferry |tonnage = {{GT|2200}} |displacement = |length = {{convert|74.85|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |beam = {{convert|12.80|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |height = |draught = {{convert|3.00|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |depth = |decks = |deck_clearance = |ramps = |power = |propulsion = |speed = {{convert|18|kn|km/h|lk=in|abbr=on}} |capacity = 600 passengers |crew = 20 |notes = }} }}
'''''Scillonian IV''''' is an under construction passenger ship to be based at Penzance in Cornwall, England, operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company for the principal ferry service to the Isles of Scilly.
==History== In September 2023 the ''Scillonian IV'' was ordered as a replacement for ''Scillonian III''.<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><ref name=falmouthpacket2024>{{cite news |last=Ferguson |first=Emma |url=https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/24061797.will-new-scillonian-ship-isles-scilly-built/ |title=When will new Scillonian ship to Isles of Scilly be built |work=Falmouth Packet |date=19 January 2024 |access-date=29 May 2024}}</ref> The new vessel, designed by BMT, will be {{convert|72|m|ftin}} long and carry 600 passengers. It will be able to travel at {{convert|18|kn|lk=in}} and is designed specifically to improve passenger comfort.<ref>Keel-laying ceremony for new Scillies vessel ''Ships Monthly'' February 2025 page 10</ref>
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group signed contracts with Piriou in January 2024 for the construction of both ''Scillonian IV'' and cargo ship ''Menawethan''. It was laid down on 6 November 2024 and launched on 28 March 2026.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scillonian IV keel laying ceremony |url=https://businesscornwall.co.uk/news-by-location/penzance-business-news/2024/11/scillonian-iv-keel-laying-ceremony/ |newspaper=Business Cornwall |location=Penznace|date=8 November 2024 |access-date=30 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=New Isles of Scilly ferry Scillonian IV floated out |url=https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/25979660.police-st-austell-seized-illegally-modified-e-bike/ |newspaper=Falmouth Packet|location=Falmouth|date=30 March 2026 |access-date=30 March 2026}}</ref> It is scheduled to enter service in 2027.<ref name=falmouthpacket2024/> It is scheduled to enter service in March 2027.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjyqd2gwgyo New Isles of Scilly ferry delayed until 2027] ''BBC News'' 29 August 2025</ref>
==See also== {{Portal|Cornwall}} *{{ship||Scillonian|1925}} *{{ship||Scillonian|1955}}
==References== {{Reflist}}
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