Cowes Floating Bridge (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Cowes Floating Bridge" in English language version.

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bbc.co.uk (Global: 8^th place; English: 10^th place)

"Cowes Floating Bridge: Troubled Isle of Wight ferry to be replaced". BBC News. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024. The troubled Isle of Wight floating bridge is set to be replaced, the council has confirmed. The £3.5m chain ferry, which crosses the River Medina between Cowes and East Cowes, has been plagued with issues since it was installed in 2017.
"Isle of Wight transport boss says public should be proud of Floating Bridge". BBC News. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2025. The public is being urged to "be proud" of a chain ferry which has become known for its breakdowns and problems. Isle of Wight transport chief Phil Jordan made the call after feedback from users of the Floating Bridge, almost half of whom said the service was poor or below average.
"Cowes Floating Bridge makes its final journey". BBC News. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
"Cowes floating bridge: Troubled chain ferry suspended". BBC News. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
"Cowes floating bridge repairs delayed again". BBC News. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
"Cowes floating bridge back in service after repairs". BBC News. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
"Cowes Floating Bridge: Isle of Wight Council agrees to take legal action". BBC News. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
"Cowes Floating Bridge: Ferry out of action during tourist influx". BBC News. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
"Cowes Floating Bridge: Ferry's returned delayed after crash". BBC News. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
"Cowes Floating Bridge: Software issue puts chain ferry out of action". BBC News. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
"Isle of Wight floating bridge out of action for Cowes Week". BBC News. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
"Floating bridge out of action for two days". BBC News. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025. The Isle of Wight's chain ferry will halt crossings for 48 hours due to a battery fault.

documentcloud.org (Global: 4,633^rd place; English: 2,753^rd place)

"Cowes floating bridge revised business case". Isle of Wight Council. Retrieved 21 October 2019.

islandbuses.info (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Southern Vectis route list". Southern Vectis. Archived from the original on 30 November 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2009.

itv.com (Global: 494^th place; English: 290^th place)

"Bumpy start for Cowes floating bridge as service suspended". ITV News. Retrieved 24 May 2017.

iwcp.co.uk (Global: low place; English: low place)

"End of line for free floating bridge travel?". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
"Floating bridge fare threat ebbs". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
"Powerful backing for dynamic Cowes plan". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
"Extra-low tide halts floating bridge". Isle of Wight County Press. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
"Floating bridge left high and dry". Isle of Wight County Press. 2003. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
"Marathon man will go for ten in a row".
"Sexton and Smyth, Finchleys own SAS, reach final".
"Floating bridge name decision on hold until after elections". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 24 May 2017.

iwfloatingbridge.co.uk (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Cowes floating bridge ferry stats". Cowes Floating Bridge. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
"Update on Cowes Floating Bridge essential works required". IoW Floating Bridge. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.

iwight.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Cowes Floating Bridge". Isle of Wight Council. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
"Isle of Wight Council Transport Section - Cowes Floating Bridge". Isle of Wight Council. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
"Frequently Asked Questions". Isle of Wight Council. Retrieved 27 September 2016.

iwradio.co.uk (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Chance to name the new floating bridge". Isle of Wight Radio. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
"Cowes floating bridge out of service next week". Isle of Wight Radio. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
"'Prow cable fault' suspends Cowes floating bridge". Isle of Wight Radio. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
"Huge queues as Cowes chain ferry runs aground in East Cowes". Isle of Wight Radio. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
"Cowes Week: Safety boat escort for "shambles" floating bridge". Isle of Wight Radio. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
"Floating bridge 'runs aground' in East Cowes". Isle of Wight Radio. Retrieved 16 October 2019.

onthewight.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"The £3.2m floating bridge racks up staggering losses: See the detail". On The Wight. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
"New floating bridge being attached to the Isle of Wight". On The Wight. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
"New floating bridge: First crossing with public on board". On The Wight. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
"Floating Bridge costs rise to a staggering £6,400,000". On The Wight. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
"Council finally admit floating bridge did not meet the requirements". On The Wight. Retrieved 16 October 2019.

simplonpc.co.uk (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Cowes on the Isle of Wight - Floating Bridge". simplonpc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2009.

web.archive.org (Global: 1^st place; English: 1^st place)

"Southern Vectis route list". Southern Vectis. Archived from the original on 30 November 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
"Isle of Wight Council Transport Section - Cowes Floating Bridge". Isle of Wight Council. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
"Extra-low tide halts floating bridge". Isle of Wight County Press. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
"Floating bridge left high and dry". Isle of Wight County Press. 2003. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2019.

ybw.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Floaty McFloatface? Petition launched to name the new Isle of Wight floating bridge". Yachting & Boating World. Retrieved 24 May 2017.