The present "Scillonian III" was also purpose built for the Steamship Company and entered into service in May 1977. "Scillonian III" is the third passenger ship of this name and currently in service for passengers and cargo 8 months of the year. Due to the number of tidal currents which meet off Lands End, and the need for a shallow draught to allow access to the Islands, the sea journey to Scilly can be rough. For this reason "Scillonian III" was fitted with a "Flume" antiroll stabilizer system.