Sealink ferries at Weymouth 1975

The bustling maritime activity of Weymouth Harbour, Dorset, is captured in this authentic 1970s colour photograph from 1975. The archival image features two prominent Sealink ferries docked at the terminal, including the ‘Caledonian Princess’ with its signature dark blue hull, white upper deck, and red funnel. Launched in 1961, this vessel is documented here during its peak service years before its eventual second life as the ‘Tuxedo Princess’ floating nightclub. The harbour is a hive of activity, with tall industrial cranes lining the quay and several small wooden sailing yachts moored in the foreground. On the right, a group of women in patterned 1970s dresses walk along the sunny pavement, while other onlookers pause to watch the ships. In the distance, the stone architecture of the town and the coastal hills of the Jurassic Coast are visible under a clear blue sky. This factual record preserves the height of the cross-channel ferry era in Weymouth, documenting the vessels and atmosphere of this historic English port.