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THE FLEET - Lochnevis
Main The Fleet Lochnevis
In service at the Small Isles Active Fleet Member:
 VESSEL LINKS:
Ship's History
Past Crew
 REGULAR ROUTE:
West Loch Tarbert - Islay

 

 Picture Credit: Colin Campbell
 VESSEL DETAILS:
Type: Wood TSMV
Ordered By: David MacBrayne Ltd
Built: 1934
Cost: £45,999.00
Launched: 15th May 1934
Entered Service: TBC
Disposed: 1981
 DIMENSIONS:
Length: 175'
Breadth: 31'
Draught: 10' 5"
Gross Tonnage: 573
 CARRYING CAPACITIES:
Passengers: 503
Cars: 0
Crew: TBC
Lifeboats: TBC
 TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Builders: William Denny & Bros. Ltd.
Yard No:
1273
Engine Builders: (i) Davey, Paxman & Co. Ltd (ii) Mirrlees National Gas & Oil Eng. Co. Ltd, Ashton-under-Lyne.
Machinery: (i) Two sets of 6 cyl., 4 str.Diesels, 13” - 16”: 500 rpm (ii) (1957) 2 oil engs. 4 S.A., each 6 cyls. 305-381mm. Generators 2DC, 500V 420 kW, Motors – 2DC, 400 rpm.
Hoist & Lifts: N/A
 ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 15 kts
Callsign:
Registered: Glasgow
Launched by: Lady Read – wife of Sir Alexander Read
Named after:
Gaelic Name: N/A
 REMARKS:
Her accommodation was of a very high standard, for two classes and including lounges, dining rooms, smoke rooms and plenty of covered deck space.

 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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