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THE FLEET - Isle of Cumbrae
Main The Fleet Isle of Cumbrae
Leaving Portavadie Active Fleet Member:
 VESSEL LINKS:
Ship's History
Deck Plans
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 CURRENT ROUTE:
Tarbert - Portavadie (Summer Only)

 

 Picture Credit: SoC Collection
 VESSEL DETAILS:
Type: Steel DSMV
Ordered By: Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd
Built: 1976
Cost: TBC
Acquired: See below
Launched: 22nd December 1976
Entered Service: 4th April 1977
Disposed: N/A
 DIMENSIONS:
Length: 32.00m.
Breadth: 10.00m
Draught: 1.40m
Gross Tonnage: 201
 CARRYING CAPACITIES:
Passengers: 160
Cars: 18
Crew: 3
Lifeboats: 1 inflatable launch and inflatable liferafts
 TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Builders: Ailsa Shipbuilding Co, Troon
Yard No:
551
Engine Builders: Gardner Engines Ltd, Manchester
Machinery: Voith-Schneider Propellers
Hoist & Lifts: N/A
 ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 8.5 kts
Callsign: 2MTM
Registered: Glasgow
Launched by:
Named after: An old paddle steamer from 1919
Gaelic Name: Eilean Chumraigh
 REMARKS:
The oldest of the Loch Class and still providing sterling service both in summer and on winter relief duties.

 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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