Cork-Swansea ferry - A strategic necessity

The Cork-Swansea ferry operated relatively successfully from 1987 until 2006.

It carried cars, camper vans, and goods vehicles, and had on-board cabins for passengers.

The ferry was particularly important in providing a gateway for European tourists wishing to visit the Cork-Kerry area, one of the main tourist regions in the country. The Cork-Swansea route provided a significant element of the boost that the tourist industry received in the area during what was a golden period.