About us

Information about the ferry "The Bessie James" that plys the route from Fowey to Mevagissey in south Cornwall.

Meet your crew members

STEVE

Steve

chris

Chris

paul

Paul

mike

Mike

About the Bessie James

The Bessie James

The Bessie James

  • (Call Sign MT2U 8)

  • Type: Procharter 40

  • Construction: GRP

  • Dimensions: 12.3m x 3.7m

  • Year of Build: 2007

  • Engine: 500 HP Caterpillar C9, single prop

  • Equipment: Navman 24 mile radar MD 3404; 2 x Navman colour plotter / sounder 8120; icom M505 DSC radio.

  • Colour of hull: Red with white wheelhouse

  • Colour of deck: Grey

  • Aft deck: White canopy shelter on a tubular framework

  • Speed: Cruises at 15 kts, top speed 20 kts

  • Fuel: Diesel-2 tanks at 75 gals each

  • Passenger Certificate: Class VI for 50 passengers