The Mersey ferries Iris and Daffodil were both given Royal status after which World War I action?
SS Royal Daffodil SS Royal Daffodil SS "Royal Daffodil" was built in 1906 and scrapped in 1938. She was built as "Daffodil" for service on the River Mersey and renamed "Royal Daffodil" in recognition of her part in the Zeebrugge Raid. "Daffodil" was built by Robert Stephenson & Sons as yard number 101. She was launched on 20 April 1906 and completed in June 1906. She was put into service as one of the Mersey ferries operating between Liverpool and Wallasey. In 1918, she was requisitioned for war service and became HMS "Daffodil". Her sister ship "Iris" was also requisitioned and became HMS
Mersey Ferry the "Royal Iris" in 1951. The current flagship of the Mersey Ferry service is the "MV Royal Daffodil". The "Royal" prefix was granted to the ferries "Iris" and "Daffodil" for their service during the First World War where they were instrumental at the Mole in Zeebrugge. Both ferries were badly damaged but returned home to a triumphant greeting. Since the original duo's withdrawal, there have been other Royals. The "Royal Daffodil II" was arguably the most luxurious ferry ever built. She was hit by a bomb and sunk at her berth in the Second World War, but later raised and