Builders: James Lamont & Co. Ltd., Port Glasgow.
Yard No: 420 Engine Builders: Bergius Kelvin Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Machinery: 2 x 4SCSA, each 6 cyls. 5” x 5 5/8”. Reverse reduction
gear. Hoist & Lifts: N/A
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 8.5 kts Callsign: 2AAT Registered: Glasgow Launched by: Named after: A peninsula on Barra, which she visited in the mid
1990s Gaelic Name: Bruthairnis
REMARKS:
Third vessel of a class of eight built. Longer than the first two ships (Kilbrannan
and Morvern). Entered service on Lochaline-Fishnish route before becoming
spare and eventually becoming dedicated Gigha ferry for 13 years. Spent much
of her last three years lying idle at Oban as spare vessel.
SoC Links:
To see a more detailed description and some photos of the
islands this vessel serves or has served, visit
Undiscovered Scotland and follow their
links.
THE
FLEET - Bruernish
Picture Credit:
SoC Collection