I don't think that it really matters who was controlling this operation, merely that considering what was potentially a huge one, just that whoever did it did very well indeed. I arrived on-scene and recieved just the service that I expected. I would like to thank all of the controllers for their hard work, particularly the crew of R51 whose work load was increased by our VHF failing. Thanks guys.
It was the ferry I was supposed to be going on holiday in!