Type: Steel DSMV Ordered By: Scottish Transport Group (STG) Built: 1974 Cost: £1,000,000.00 Acquired: See below Launched: 1st April 1974 Entered Service: 14th August 1974 Disposed: 19th August 2004
Builders: Robb Caledon Ship Builders Ltd (Leith)
Yard No: 515 Engine Builders: Mirrlees Blackstone Ltd, Stockport Machinery: Bow Thruster: 2 x Electric 7 tonnes thrust Hoist & Lifts: She had 2 x 3½ ton Hiab Cranes removed In 1978 where
the two side loading ramps are currently. A vehicle hoist was installed for
10 years from 1979 for use at Mallaig and Armadale.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 16 kts Callsign: GULB Registered: Glasgow Launched by: Mrs William Ross, the wife of the then Scottish
Secretary of State Named after: A 1905 paddle steamer on Islay run Gaelic Name: Treoraiche
REMARKS:
A much-loved member of the fleet (not least by a certain Mr Stephen Hurst!!)
which saw service on all routes with the exception of Ullapool - Stornoway.
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 - Pioneer
Picture Credit: Allan Comrie