James Lamont & Co
Engines: Gleniffer Engines Ltd., Glasgow
Cost
£34,000
Yard number
405
Launched
5 October 1966
In service
7 January 1967
Out of service
Laid up 1986
Fate
Sold 4 November 1987 to Mr Hooper of Sandback
Notes
[1]
General characteristics
Type
Ferry
Tonnage
63 GT
Length
75.8 ft (23.1 m)
Beam
21 ft (6.4 m)
Draught
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Installed power
Oil 4SCSA 4 cyl. 6” x 7”
Propulsion
2 prop
Speed
9 knots (17 km/h; 10 mph)
Capacity
60 passengers and 10 cars
Notes
[1]
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