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THE FLEET - Raasay
Main The Fleet Raasay
In Tobermory Bay while covering for Loch Linnhe Active Fleet Member:
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Ship's History
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Past Crew
 USUAL RELIEF ROUTE:
Tobermory - Kilchoan (Winter) / Spare (Summer)

 

 Picture Credit: SoC Collection
 VESSEL DETAILS:
Type: Steel DSMV
Ordered By: Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd
Built: 1976
Cost: TBC
Acquired: See below
Launched: 23rd March 1976
Entered Service: 30th April 1976
Disposed: N/A
 DIMENSIONS:
Length: 22.50m.
Breadth: 6.40m
Draught: 1.40m
Gross Tonnage: 69
 CARRYING CAPACITIES:
Passengers: 75
Cars: 6
Crew: 3
Lifeboats: 1 rigid boat and inflatable liferafts
 TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Builders: James Lamont & Co. Ltd., Port Glasgow.
Yard No:
425
Engine Builders: Bergius Kelvin Co. Ltd., Glasgow.
Machinery: Re-engined at Shandon and now fitted with 2 x Scania D9 93M35 turbocharged 6 cylinder diesels
Hoist & Lifts: N/A
 ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 8 kts
Callsign: 2IUC
Registered: Glasgow
Launched by:
Named after: The island to the east of Skye for which she was built to serve
Gaelic Name: Eilean Ratharsair
 REMARKS:
Never missed a full day's sailings while on her original route. Has also made numerous TV appearances including Balamory, Distant Shores and on a Peugot TV advert.

 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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