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VESSEL DETAILS:
Type: Steel DSMV Ordered By: Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd Built: 1974 Cost: TBC Acquired: See below Launched: 12th December 1974 Entered Service: 25th February 1975 Disposed: N/A
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 22.50m. Breadth: 6.40m Draught: 1.40m Gross Tonnage: 69
CARRYING CAPACITIES:
Passengers: 164 Cars: 6 Crew: 3 Lifeboats: 1 inflatable launch and inflatable liferafts
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Builders: James Lamont & Co. Ltd., Port Glasgow. Yard No: 423 Engine Builders: Bergius Kelvin Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Machinery: Re-engined at Shandon and now fitted with 2 x Scania D9 93M35 turbocharged 6 cylinder diesels Hoist & Lifts: N/A
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 8 kts Callsign: 2GFZ Registered: Glasgow Launched by: Named after: One of the Small Isles Gaelic Name: Eilean Eige
REMARKS:
Her bridge was increased in height to allow her master to see over high loads which are sometimes carried across to Lismore. This addition has somewhat spoiled her appearance.
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.

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