WIGHTLINK celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by taking part in the national Ship's Salute.
 
The Isle of Wight car ferry and FastCat captains sounded the horn at the same time as the masters of all kinds of craft, from cruise liners, yachts and canal narrowboats, to Royal Navy destroyers and frigates.
 
Red Funnel also took part in the Ship's Salute.
 
Matt Mullins, the captain of Wightlink's hybrid energy flagship, Victoria of Wight, which runs between Fishbourne and Portsmouth Harbour, sounded the horn at 12 noon.
 
During the event, organised by the UK Chamber of Shipping, all Wightlink ships were decorated with flags, with bunting hung at all ports. 
 
“Over the centuries, Wightlink and her predecessor companies have welcomed members of the Royal Family on board on many occasions,” says Wightlink chief executive, Keith Greenfield. 
 
“Most recently, the Countess of Wessex christened our hybrid energy flagship, Victoria of Wight, at a ceremony at our Fishbourne port in 2018.
 
“This year, we carry many thousands of families across The Solent, heading for Jubilee celebrations with their loved ones.
 
"We hope everyone has a wonderful time and the weather is kind.”