Video gives first look at new Mersey Ferry - vessel is set to launch in 2026

New video of the new Mersey Ferry has been released showing the first glimpse of the vessel. The ferry is due to launch in 2026 and will be the first new vessel on the river since 1971.

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The video shows the ferry travelling along the River Mersey and gives a glimpse of the new features on board.

The ferry will have a capacity of 1,200 passengers and will be able to travel at speeds of up to 25 knots.

It will also be fitted with the latest technology, including a new navigation system and a new engine.

The new ferry is being built by Cammell Laird Shipyard in Birkenhead.

The company has a long history of building ships for the Mersey and has also built ships for the Royal Navy.

The new ferry is expected to cost around £80 million and will be funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and the Department for Transport.

The new ferry is expected to be a major boost to tourism in the Liverpool City Region and will help to improve transport links across the River Mersey.

It is also expected to create jobs and will support the local economy.

The new ferry is a major investment in the future of the Liverpool City Region and will help to ensure that the River Mersey remains a vital part of the region's economy and transport network.