1995–2003: Superfast II Superfast II entered service on 11 June 1995 on Superfast Ferries' Patras to Ancona route.
Superfast II was transferred to the Patras—
Igoumenitsa—
Bari route. From October 1999 until January 2000 she returned to the Patras—Ancona route as a replacement for that was undergoing repairs after an onboard fire. In July 2003
Superfast II was sold to
Spirit of Tasmania, with a delivery date set in September of the same year.
2003–2006: Spirit of Tasmania III ,
Devonport TT-Line took over the ship on 30 September 2003 and renamed her
Spirit of Tasmania III. It subsequently sailed to
Hobart,
Tasmania, where it was refitted for its new service. On 15 January 2004, the ferry entered service on Spirit of Tasmania's new
Sydney to
Devonport route. Passenger demand for the new service proved smaller than had been expected, and the low passenger numbers combined with rising fuel costs led to the
Government of Tasmania's decision to terminate the service in August 2006. As a result,
Spirit of Tasmania III was put up for sale. On 17 July 2006
Spirit of Tasmania III was sold to
Mediterranean operator Corsica Sardinia Ferries for
€65 million (
A$111 million). The ship left on her final voyage for TT-Line on 27 August 2006.
2006 onwards: Mega Express Four Corsica Sardinia Ferries took over
Spirit of Tasmania III on 5 September 2006 and renamed it
Mega Express Four. The ferry entered service for its new owners in November of the same year. She returned to service on 4 May 2007. ==References==