Tag Archives: piers

2013.149.2

Photograph of the life raft from the stricken `Loch Seaforth` in 1973

Colour photograph of a life raft of the ferry Loch Seaforth abandoned on the beach at Gott in 1973. The Loch Seaforth sank next to Gott Bay pier after striking rocks in Gunna Sound. L-R: Rita Meyer, Stephanie Clarke (Mullach nan Gall, Caoles), Elizabeth Gibb and Alexander Gibb. (original photo stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)

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2013.149.4

Photograph of the stricken Loch Seaforth being dragged onto Gott Bay beach in 1973

Colour photograph of the ferry Loch Seaforth being lifted by crane-ship `Ulrich Harms`, whilst both being towed by a tug towards the beach at Gott Bay, where it was deliberately beached. The Loch Seaforth struck rocks in Gunna Sound in 1973 and sank whilst berthed at Gott pier. It obstructed other boats trying the use the pier and had to be towed out of the way until it could be properly removed. (original photo stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)

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2013.114.1

Newspaper article about the transfer of livestock between Tiree and ferry in 1886

Printed scan of an article from The Glasgow Herald dated 1886, about the dangerous method of transferring livestock, particularly horses, between Tiree and the ferry SS Hebridean. Article also mentions four of the imprisoned crofters of the Land Agitation liberated on bail.

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2013.82.8

Notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1907 regarding the formation of `The Gott Bay Pier Board of Trustees`

Printed transcript of a notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1907 regarding the formation of `The Gott bay Pier Board of Trustees` comprising Hugh MacDiarmid, Island House, Thomas Barr, Balephetrish, Rev William Alexander Gillies, Robert MacDiarmid, Hynish, John Brown, Scarinish, Donald MacFadyen, Scarinish, Archibald MacDonald, Milton, Alexander MacDonald, Balevullin.

2013.82.19

Notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1927 regarding changes to the powers of the Gott Bay Pier Trustees

Printed transcript of a notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1927 regarding changes to the powers of the Gott Bay Pier Board of Trustees to set levys and rates for ballast, water etc. Trustees named: Hugh MacDiarmid, Island House, Rev Kenneth MacKay, Gott, Colin Brown, Scarinish, Malcolm MacLean, Kirkapol, Donald MacArthur, Scarinish, Malcom MacKinnon, Scarinish, William George MacDiamid, Island House, Dr Thomas Wyper Stewart, Easdale.

2013.82.26

Notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1951 regarding the construction of Gott Bay pier

Printed transcript of a notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1951 authorizing the construction of Gott Bay pier and associated works.

2013.48.3

Photograph of mail and newspapers being hoited from the ferry around 1945

Black & white photograph of the mail and newspapers being hoisted from the ferry to Gott pier around 1945. On the lower left is Neil MacLeod, Kilmoluaig (Ian MacLeod`s uncle) in his postman`s uniform. Original stored on CD in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4.

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2013.48.2

CD containing a photograph of mail being delivered to Tiree by ferry ca. 1945

Black & white photograph of the mail and newspapers being hoisted from the ferry to Gott pier around 1945. On the lower left is Neil MacLeod, Kilmoluaig (Ian MacLeod`s uncle) in his postman`s uniform. Includes 2nd (defective?) CD of same and prints of 2 of the 3 images.

2013.35.1

Photograph of John MacFadyen, Barrapol, with a Clydesdale horse in the 1950s

Black & white photograph of John MacFadyen of Lochside Farm, Barrapol, holding a Clydesdale horse at the pier in the 1950s. He was either on his way to the Salen Show or had just taken delivery of the horse.

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