Quick update on my post above …
The Armorique IS replacing the Normandie in November and will be replacing the Mt St Michel in December
on a “FREIGHT ONLY” service. so tuff ■■■■■■■ to the tourists 
Found this info on the freight site of BF
brittanyferriesfreight.co.uk/19901
again go to November
My original observations were on the tourist site
So looks like they are trying to do their best
Sorry BF