The British Railways funnel was retained until the design called the “galloping maggot” was adopted in 1984. After the 1990 takeover the blue flag continued, bearing what Rosanoski interprets as a gold bollard outline. Replacement by Stena colours may have accompanied the 1995 name change, but is not firmly dated. A Stena Londoner photograph confirms the S487 funnel and possibly also the flag.
Sealink U.K. Ltd., also called Sealink Ltd. by Haws, was formed on 1 January 1979 to take over British Railways’ remaining vessels. Sea Containers acquired the ships in July 1984, operating as Sealink British Ferries. Stena took over in August 1990, using Sealink Stena Line, then Sealink Stena Line Ltd. in 1991, Stena Sealink Ltd. in 1992 and Stena Line Ltd. in 1995.
A 40 per cent Isle of Man Steam Packet holding was acquired in January 1985. Société Proprietaire des Navires was a 1990 joint venture with SeaFrance.
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