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First birthday for Red Jet 7

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 15, 2019

Red Funnel’s Hi-Speed passenger catamaran, Red Jet 7, has marked one year of service in the Solent, during which she…

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In celebration of the Love Island final, Red Funnel are allowing customers from the mainland AND the Island to travel…

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