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VESSEL DETAILS:
Type: TSS Ordered By: Caledonian Steam Packet Co Built: 1932 Cost: £60,000.00 Acquired: See below Launched: 5th May 1932 Entered Service: TBC Disposed: 1972
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 262' Breadth: 32' 1" Draught: 10' 2" Gross Tonnage: 801
CARRYING CAPACITIES:
Passengers: 1918 Cars: N/A Crew: TBC Lifeboats: TBC
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Builders: Harland & Wolff Ltd, Govan Yard No: 920G Engine Builders: Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast Machinery: 3 x steam turbine, Direct drive, Triple screw. 20.65knots on trials 24/06/1932. Converted to Oil Firing 1956 Hoist & Lifts: N/A
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 20.5 kts Callsign: TBC Registered: Glasgow Launched by: HM The Queen Named after: TBC Gaelic Name: N/A
REMARKS:
She had two lounges – an observation lounge on the promenade deck complete with basket chairs, and a luxurious saloon below that, forward on the main deck. Initially both ships had a small ladies' lounge on the lower deck – this later became officers' accommodation; and there was, besides, the dining saloon on the main deck aft. Additional facilities included a smoke-room bar in Old English style, and a tearoom.
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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.

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