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Hoverspeed, formed in 1981 by the merger of Seaspeed and Hoverlloyd, is one of the largest ferry companies operating the cross Channel ferry route (Dover-Calais).

Related Topics:
1981 - Ferry - Cross Channel - Dover - Calais

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Today owned by SeaContainers Ltd., the company runs a fleet of 2 high speed SeaCat Catamaran ferries, and 1 Superseacat Monohull ferry, and its fleet will be expanded next year with the inception of 2 brand new JUMBO SeaCats.

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Hoverspeed is famously known for its part in developing the Hovercraft ferry, and has ran a hovercraft ferry using Mountbatten class hovercraft (SR.N4 craft) on its Dover to Calais service until the 1st October 2000.

Related Topics:
Hovercraft - Mountbatten class hovercraft - 2000

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