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East Cowes

East Cowes is the arrival point for many people visiting the Isle of Wight, as Red Funnel have their car ferry port here.

The area is rich with boat building history and well as the more obvious Queen Victoria connection with Osborne House.

Below are articles that OnTheWight has published connected to East Cowes.

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

10, June 2024·1 min read

Faulty heat exchanger causes further delays for Cowes Floating Bridge

Extended bridge outage prompts routine maintenance and apologies from Isle of Wight council

East Cowes Town Council D-Day Lighting of the Beacon

7, June 2024·2 min read

East Cowes honours D-Day with beacon lighting and poignant tribute reading

East Cowes' residents commemorate D-Day with beacon lighting and moving tributes

East Cowes Crafters display for RNLI 200th anniversary

23, May 2024·3 min read

Public invited to vibrant RNLI anniversary procession and activities in East Cowes

East Cowes celebrates the RNLI's 200th anniversary with a procession through town, heritage events and live music this weekend

RNLI volunteers in rib rescuing people on a catamaran - UKSA

21, May 2024·1 min read

Joint training exercise strengthens Cowes RNLI’s readiness for summer months

RNLI and UKSA's joint water safety training prepares for warmer months

RNLI Lifeboats at the boat building facility

20, May 2024·2 min read

RNLI celebrates 200 years of lifesaving with Inshore Lifeboat Centre Open Day

Honour 200 years of lifesaving at RNLI's Inshore Lifeboat Centre Open day

Jacob Young MP being shown around Wight Shipyard.

17, May 2024·2 min read

Levelling Up Minister explores investment opportunities on the Isle of Wight

Minister Jacob Young tours the Isle of Wight, assessing Levelling Up Fund impact

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

13, May 2024·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge service temporarily suspended for essential repairs

Cowes Floating Bridge service temporarily suspended for essential repairs

Ramblers protesting outside Osborne House

7, May 2024·3 min read

Protestors demand coastal access for King Charles III England Coast Path

Islanders protest against the proposed inland diversion of England's coastal path route

RIB being towed

3, May 2024·1 min read

Cowes RNLI aids lone sailor as RIB takes on water near Beaulieu River

Man's short sea trip thwarted by engine trouble; RNLI provides timely rescue

Cowes floating bridge at very high tide

3, May 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight floating bridge out of service for repairs ahead of busy weekend

Floating bridge repair work announced; expect alternative arrangements and potential delays today

Seely at Wight Shipyard

23, April 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight shipbuilders possibly in the running for new border patrol vessels

Isle of Wight shipbuilders might benefit from new border patrol vessel contracts

RNLI Jumper and radio

22, April 2024·1 min read

Cowes lifeboat and coastguard teams in late-night search for boat collision

Reports of boat collision near East Cowes trigger extensive search operation

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