The cost of the second ferry being built at the Ferguson Marine shipyard has increased so much it would be cheaper to build a brand new vessel.
However, the Scottish Government says work on the unnamed Hull 802 will continue because a new ferry would not be ready until 2027.
The final bill for the 2 vessels under construction in Port Glasgow is 3 times the original budget.
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