The "Overchurch" was given her major refit in 1998 at Lengthline Ship Repairers in Manchester, which resulted in a major rebuilding of all decks and fitting of new engines and navigation equipment. She was renamed "Royal Daffodil" and returned to service in 1999. "Mountwood" and "Woodchurch" were also refitted and renamed "Royal Iris of the Mersey" and "Snowdrop", respectively in 2002 and 2004. The ferries were re-designed by their original architects - Graham and Woolnough. When all three vessels were refitted, the previously used helms and binnacles with compasses were placed back on the refurbished bridges. The current two ferries have been in service for nearly 60 years and 2019 sees the 60th anniversary of the launching of "Royal Iris of the Mersey" and the "Snowdrop". This remarkable service life is testament to the dedication and care taken by the ferries' staff over the years to keep the boats in the conditions they can be found today. The refitting of the ferries has extended their working lives by approximately thirty years, and this is steadily increasing with additional repairs that are carried out on the boats on a regular basis.