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After what Hovertravel describe as 'a major fault' with a propeller, the entire service is suspended until at least 18.15 today (Sunday) whilst the situation is fully-assessed. An update is expected at 5pm.
Ryde is known as ‘the Gateway to the Isle of Wight’ due to its Victorian pier where the Wightlink passenger ferry arrives. Hovertravel’s Hover also has a terminal here.
The shopping in Ryde is well-renowned with lots of independent shops.
Ryde has very large, shallow beaches and parks to match, making it a popular destination during the summer.
It’s also the largest conurbation on the Isle of Wight.
Below are the article OnTheWight have published about it: