On Saturday an enormous 58,000 tonne cruise ship sailed into the small Cornish port town of Fowey
The Nicko Cruises ship, which dwarfed the tiny yachts moored in the same harbour, brought with it 1,258 mostly German passengers, more than half the town’s population of 2,315.
It’s one of around 15 cruise ships a year that visit Fowey, pronounced Foy as in Joy, and according to reports last year locals weren’t happy about it.
There were apparently complaints about the boats being an ‘eyesore’ and bad for the environment, but a number of people have since posted on social media to say those living and working in the town actually love the ships and that they don’t pollute the harbour.
The Metro spoke to a number of residents and business owners this week, and it does appear the ships are very much welcomed.
Retired business owner Gary Barr, who move to the town six years ago …