- MS Stena Europe
The ship Stena Europe entered service between
Fishguard and Rosslare on 13th March 2002 after aGBP 4.5 million refit. She replaced the Koningin Beatrix.In January 2003 the Stena Europe was in the news when she lost power near
Tuskar Rock , just off the Irish coast. Five helicopters were scrambled to winch 155 passengers to safety, but the rescue was aborted as engineers brought the ship back under her own power.A popular ship, she shared Rosslare for a time with her sister, the
MS Normandy , then operatingIrish Ferries ' services toFrance .
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