Red Funnel helped sail the Maritime Archaeology Trust team and its Discovery Bus over to the Isle of Wight Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum for its open weekend last weekend.
The support provided by Red Funnel has enabled the Maritime Archaeology Trust to offer its visitors the chance to explore educational and interactive videos as well as hands-on displays. The Maritime Archaeology Trust’s inspiring Discovery Bus provides fun and hands-on interactive activities to visitors, giving them the opportunity to learn about the Isle of Wight’s fascinating local maritime heritage.
Fran Collins, Chief Executive Officer of Red Funnel, said:
“We’re committed to supporting the Isle of Wight’s amazing community and businesses and were pleased to host some of the team from the Maritime Archaeology Trust, alongside its Discovery Bus, as they strive to deliver informative and fun heritage activities to the wider Island community.”
Anyone wishing to find out more about the businesses and community groups Red Funnel supports can visit https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/en/corporate-info/community-support/red-funnel-proud-to-support/.
Assuming Red Funnel didn’t charge the Maritime Archaeology Trust for the trip on one of their nice boats, this will mean they have lost revenue.
The only answer will be to increase fares by a couple of pounds (on top of any other increases) to make up for this lost revenue.
Wouldn’t it be better if Red funnel just got on with running the ferry service it’s paid to do.