The first fast ferry service from South Wales to South West England is due to commence operation early this year, sailing between Swansea and Ilfracombe. Travel times between the destinations should be cut from about 3 hours 20 minutes by road, to just 50 minutes. New operator Severn Link has already purchased FastCat Shanklin from Wightlink for the route. The 360-passenger, 34-knot ‘FlyingCat’ catamaran is the first delivery in a two vessel deal reportedly worth a seven figure sum.....

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