| Swansea Cork Ferries Ltd | |
| Type: | Limited |
| Fate: | Parent company dissolved |
| Foundation: | 1987 |
| Defunct: | 2006 |
| Location: | Cork, Ireland |
| Area Served: | Celtic Sea |
| Key People: | Thomas Hunter-McGowan, MD |
| Services: | Passenger transportation Freight transportation |
| Owner: | 1992-1999: Strintzis 1999-2006: Briar Star Ltd 2006-date Thomas Hunter Mc Gowan |
| Homepage: | www.swanseacorkferries.com |
Swansea Cork Ferries was a company that operated a RoRo service between Swansea and Cork (Ringaskiddy) from 1987 till 2006. The company no longer offers a ferry service but provides consultancy services. Its former owners Strintzis Lines are now part of the Attica Group, and Briarstar Ltd was dissolved in 2012. The company remains in the ownership of Thomas Hunter Mc Gowan.
A Swansea–Cork ferry service was restarted by Fastnet Line in March 2010, but services were suspended in November 2011 due to the economic situation.[1]
Swansea Cork Ferries operated four ships during its 20 years in operation.[3]
| Ship | Built | In service | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1987-1989 1991 & 1992 | Scrapped 2004 | ||||
| Ionian Sun | 1969 | 1990 | Scrapped 2004 | |||
| 1973 | 2001 | Scrapped 2024 | ||||
| Superferry | 1972 | 1993-2000 2002-2006 | Scrapped 2021 |