Builders: J.W.Miller & Sons Ltd. St Monans
Yard No: 1045 Engine Builders: Volvo-Penta, Sweden Machinery: 6-cyl 2x Voith-Schneider Propellers Hoist & Lifts: N/A
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 9 kts Callsign: MPJU9 Registered: Glasgow Launched by: Mrs Margaret Martin, wife of a CalMac director Named after: A large sea loch on the south coast of Mull Gaelic Name: Loch Buidhe
REMARKS:
Will only take Iona service vehicles and islanders cars, There is a height
restriction on her vehicle deck due to her over cabin so tall cars have to
be loaded and discharged by the area which is open at the aft end of the
car deck.
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 - Loch Buie
Picture Credit:
SoC Collection