Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p MV Red Falcon is a Raptor Class vehicle and passenger ferry operated by Red Funnel on their route from Southampton to East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. She was built by Ferguson Shipbuilders in Glasgow.She first entered service in 1994, being bought new by Red Funnel along with sister ship Red Osprey and as such, has operated the same regular route throughout her life. Between January and March 2004 she underwent modifications by Remontowa in Gdansk, Poland, in order to increase vehicle capacity by 80 and allow a greater passenger capacity. This involved the lengthening of the ship by 9.6 m (31 ft).On 10 March 2006 the ship made national headlines when she collided with the linkspan in Southampton, causing minor damage to the ferry.As of February 2014, Red Falcon is in dry dock for a major refit costing over £2 million. The refit will provide an extra level of passenger accommodation with 55% more seating. The environmental footprint of the vessel is also being reduced by installing LED lighting, and recycling facilities.. }
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- MV_Red_Falcon abstract "MV Red Falcon is a Raptor Class vehicle and passenger ferry operated by Red Funnel on their route from Southampton to East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. She was built by Ferguson Shipbuilders in Glasgow.She first entered service in 1994, being bought new by Red Funnel along with sister ship Red Osprey and as such, has operated the same regular route throughout her life. Between January and March 2004 she underwent modifications by Remontowa in Gdansk, Poland, in order to increase vehicle capacity by 80 and allow a greater passenger capacity. This involved the lengthening of the ship by 9.6 m (31 ft).On 10 March 2006 the ship made national headlines when she collided with the linkspan in Southampton, causing minor damage to the ferry.As of February 2014, Red Falcon is in dry dock for a major refit costing over £2 million. The refit will provide an extra level of passenger accommodation with 55% more seating. The environmental footprint of the vessel is also being reduced by installing LED lighting, and recycling facilities.".