Caledonian MacBrayne timetable, winter 2001/2002.
Caledonian MacBrayne timetable and fares from 21/10/2001 to 28/3/2002.
2002.62.7
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2002.62.8
Brochure for Caledonian MacBrayne `Guide to Ferry Timetables and Accomodation`, summer 2002.
Colour brochure for Caledonian MacBrayne giving ferry timetables and accomodation, valid from 29/3/2002 to 19/10/2002.
2000.7.2.1
Magazine articles `Tiree Portfolio` and `Gott Bay Pier, Isle of Tiree` from Caledonian MacBrayne staff magazine `Brayne Waves`, 1997
(1) `Tiree Portfolio` was written with contributions from Hector MacPhail and records which boats served Tiree, their captains, cargo handling methods, and improvements at the Pier, (2) `Gott Bay Pier, Isle of Tiree` was written by Alexander MacArthur, (Balemartine) who worked on the SS Hebrides. He gives an account of cargo handling including cattle and vehicles.
2000.210.2
Colour photograph of the MV Claymore.
The MV Claymore at Gott Bay pier in 1964.
2000.210.3
Colour photograph of the MV Claymore.
The MV Claymore at Gott Bay pier in 1964.
2000.210.4
Colour photograph of the MV Claymore.
The MV Claymore at Gott Bay pier in 1964.
2000.210.5
M.V. ‘Claymore’ at Gott Bay pier in 1964
Photograph of M.V. ‘Claymore’ at Gott Bay pier in 1964.
Courtesy of Mrs Janis Cuevas
Launched in 1955 from the Dumbarton yard of Wm. Denny & Bros., the M.V. ‘Claymore’ was the second vessel of that name in the MacBrayne fleet. Driven by twin screws, she had a tonnage of 1,024 and a speed of 12½ knots.
The ship could carry 494 passengers, about a hundred tons of cargo, up to eleven motor vehicles and twenty-six head of cattle. The passenger accommodation was beautifully furnished and comprised a first-class observation lounge and bar, a second-class open lounge, two first-class de luxe staterooms, a hospital room, and first- and second-class dining-saloons. Berths were provided to sleep fifty-six.
She sailed from Oban to Tobermory, Coll, Tiree, Castlebay and Lochboisedale three days a week until 1976 when she was sold to Canopus Shipping of Piraeus. She was later renamed the ‘City of Hydra’ and used for day cruises to the Greek islands of Hydra and Poros.
Colour photograph of the MV Claymore.
The MV Claymore at Gott Bay pier in 1964.
2002.45.1
Colour photograph of District Nurse Catriona MacLean aboard the `Claymore`, 1962.
District Nurse Catriona MacLean (Catriona Lachainn Eoghainn) aboard the `Claymore` in 1962.
2002.36.1
Newspaper cutting `Pay to stay` about the ferry service to Tiree.
Account of interview with Dr james Hunter who is of the opinion that CalMac provides a poor ferry service to Tiree.
1999.11.13
Photocopied report by the Argyll County Council Piers Committee on proposed pier at Gott Bay.
Report by the Sub-Committee of the Piers Committee on the proposed pier at Gott Bay, Tiree, detailing costs, location, specifications, applications, dates and captains recommendations.