Caledonian MacBrayne timetable for winter 2000/2001.
Timetable and fares for CalMac ferries from 22/10/2000 to 12/4/2001.
2001.88.6
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2001.88.7
Caledonian MacBrayne timetable for summer 2001.
Timetable and fares for CalMac ferries from 13/4/2001 to 20/10/2001.
2003.168.1
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 305, 25/10/2003.
Local news and events including the Tiree Wave Classic, CalMac timeteable, the Better Neighbourhoods Services `Stay Put` project, extra money for the Council`s education service, a poem by a visitor written in 1900, the Mod and the youth club.
2003.157.15
Tiree Area Transport Guide 3/10/2003.
Tiree Area Transport Guide produced by Argyll & Bute Council valid from 3/10/2003 and giving the school bus timetable, the summer and winter ferry schedules and details about the Shared Taxi Scheme..
1998.101.1
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)
1998.101.2
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.
1998.101.3
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.
1998.101.4
‘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.
1998.101.5
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.
2003.150.1
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 302, 13/9/2003.
Local news including the meeting with CalMac to agree next summer`s timetable, article by John Bowler of RSPB, the new Rural Centre, and news from the school and youth club.