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Picture Credit:
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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 |
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DIMENSIONS: |
Length: 175'
Breadth: 31'
Draught: 10' 5"
Gross Tonnage: 573 |
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CARRYING CAPACITIES: |
Passengers: 503
Cars: 0
Crew: TBC
Lifeboats: TBC |
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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 |
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS: |
Speed: 15 kts
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Registered: Glasgow
Launched by: Lady Read – wife of Sir Alexander Read
Named after:
Gaelic Name: N/A |
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REMARKS: |
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Her accommodation was of a very high standard, for two classes and including
lounges, dining rooms, smoke rooms and plenty of covered deck space. |
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SoC Links: |
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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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