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Photograph of the ferry `Claymore` with its tender alongside in 1973
Colour photograph of the ferry `Claymore` with its tender alongside. In 1973, the ferry `Loch Seaforth` sank next to Gott pier after hitting rocks in Gunna Sound. Until it was refloated, the `Claymore` could not berth alongside the pier and so passengers were transferred from/to the ferry by motor launch. Cargo and livestock was taken on the smaller cargo ship `Glencloy` which could berth between the sunken ferry and the pier.
Photograph of the sunken `Loch Seaforth` with the `Claymore` and `Glencloy` in the background
Colour photograph of the ferry `Claymore` and cargo vessel `Glencloy` off Gott Bay pier with the sunken ferry `Loch Seaforth` in the foreground in 1973. Until the `Loch Seaforth` was refloated, passengers were transferred from/to the Claymore by motor launch. Cargo and livestock were transported on the smaller cargo ship `Glen Cloy` which could berth between the sunken ferry and the pier.
Colour photograph of the ferry `Loch Seaforth` sunk by Gott Bay pier.
The ferry `Loch Seaforth` sunk by Gott Bay pier in 1973.
Audio cassette recording of Hugh Maclean of Barrapol talking to Dr John Holliday in September 1998.
Hugh MacLean (Eòghann Dhòmhnaill Eòghainn Mhòir) talks to Dr John Holliday in September 1998 about his upbringing, the early days of WWII, HMS Sturdy and other shipwrecks, the Home Guard, the crash of the Sylvia Scarlett and the mid-air collision of two Halifaxes, the Home Guard v. RAF shooting match, shops, diet and ration books, medical services and Dr Hunter, social life, dances and film shows, Italian POWs, the raising of the Loch Seaforth and meeting the German tug captain.
Audio cassette recording of Donneil Kennedy talking to John Donald MacLean in June 1998.
Donneil Kennedy talks to John Donald MacLean (Teòn Dòmhnall a’ Mhuilinn) in June 1998 about the history of the knitwear factory, the sinking of the ferry Loch Seaforth in 1973, anecdotes about Hector Kennedy, Malcolm MacLean of Salum and John Kennedy of Crossapol, the pre-war shops on Tiree, the ghost at Island House, the appointment of vet Jimmy Wilson in 1973, the problems installing septic tanks, his uncle AndrewYoung’s war experiences, expeditions by horse and cart in the 1930s and his memories of Argyll County Council around 1970.
Newspaper cutting about the ferry `Loch Seaforth`.
Newspaper cutting with photograph of the Loch Seaforth on the rocks at the Kyle of Lochalsh in 1965.
Black and white photograph of the raising of the `Loch Seaforth` in 1973.
The giant floating crane `Magnus III` raising the ferry `Loch Seaforth` from beside Gott Bay pier in 1973. On 22nd March the `Loch Seaforth` ran aground on Cleit Rock in the Sound of Gunna. Three lifeboats were launched which reached the Tiree shores. After being refloated, the ferry was towed to Gott Bay for inspection, was pumped but next day shipped more water and blocked the pier. On 11th May the `Magnus III` arrived and lifted the `Loch Seaforth` and moved her to the beach. She was patched and refloated then towed to Troon where she was scrapped. (Information from `West Highland Steamers`, 2002.133.8)
Black and white photograph of the raising of the `Loch Seaforth` in 1973.
The ferry `Loch Seaforth` which sank beside Gott Bay pier in 1973.
Black and white photograph of the raising of the `Loch Seaforth` in 1973.
The ferry `Loch Seaforth` which sank beside Gott Bay pier in 1973.
‘Magnus III’ at Gott Bay pier in 1973
Photograph of the giant floating crane ‘Magnus III’ raising the ferry ‘Loch Seaforth’ at Gott Bay pier in 1973.
Courtesy of Mr Angus MacLean
In March 1973 the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry ‘Loch Seaforth’ ran aground in the Sound of Gunna. The passengers and crew were taken ashore by three lifeboats, two of which were towed by fishing boats.
After being refloated, the ferry was towed to Gott Bay for inspection, was pumped but continued to ship water and sank the next day, blocking the pier. The ‘Claymore’ came out of retirement and maintained the service assisted by one of the Iona motor ferry boats.
In May the giant floating crane ‘Magnus III’ arrived, lifted the ‘Loch Seaforth’ and moved her to the beach below the Lodge Hotel. She was patched and refloated then towed to Troon where she was scrapped.
Black and white photograph of the raising of the `Loch Seaforth` in 1973.
The giant floating crane `Magnus III` raising the ferry `Loch Seaforth` which sank beside Gott Bay pier in 1973.
