MF Barkington (1957)
The MF Barkington is a mid-century motor ferry built in 1957, compact yet sturdy in design. Her layout balances utility and comfort for short coastal runs.
- Lounge: A modest passenger space for crossing in relative comfort.
- Toilet: Single facility—functional, not luxurious.
- Cargo room: Present but sealed; gives the ship its working-vessel profile without passenger access (non-accessible).
- Crew spaces: Two bunk rooms (non-accessible) and a separate lounge with a couch, a rare touch of softness for her era.
- Wheelhouse: Command center with clean lines and direct sight over bow.
- Engine room: Heart of the vessel, housing her reliable mid-20th-century machinery.
Though simple by modern standards, the Barkington carries a certain post-war charm—half workhorse, half local ferry, and entirely dependable.
