Life belt from the ferry `Loch Seaforth`
Red and white, circular life belt from the ferry ‘Loch Seaforth’, which sank alongside Gott pier in 1973 after hitting rocks in Gunna Sound.
2014.12.1
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2013.173.1
Pier log book 1869/70
Hardback log book of names, freight and charges for the ferry and pier at Scarinish Harbour from 27th Dec. 1869 to 21st Nov 1870. Ferries named are Clydesdale, Staffa and Clansman. Entries handwritten in script using fountain pen and pencil. (possibly from Skye – Donald Meek pers. comm. 2014)
2013.154.2
Photograph of the Tiree Pipe Band welcoming ferry passengers in 2006
Colour photograph of the Tiree Pipe Band playing on Gott Bay pier in 2006, welcoming passengers to Tiree at the start of the A` Bhuain homecoming for diaspora, organised by An Iodhlann. Original held on CD in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
2013.154.3
Photograph of Rosemary Omand and Liz Lapsely in 2006
Colour photograph of A` Bhuain committee members (L-R) Rosemary Omand, Kenovay, and Liz Lapsley, Caoles, at Gott Bay pier welcoming attendees of the A` Bhuain Tiree Homecoming in 2006. Original held on CD in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
2013.154.4
Photograph of a packed ferry at Gott pier in 2006
Colour photograph of the ferry Clansman tying up at Gott pier in spring 2006, carrying attendees of the A` Bhuain homecoming event for the Tiree diaspora. Original held on CD in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
2013.154.14
Photograph of ferry passengers being piped up Gott pier in 2006
Colour photograph of three pipers and a flag waver leading attendees of the A` Bhuain Homecoming up the pier to catch their ferry off the island in spring 2006. L-R: Angus MacPhail, Ruaig; Iain MacKinnon, Parkhouse, Balephetrish; Coinneach MacKinnon, Balinoe. Original held on CD in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
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Photograph of ferry passengers on board and ready to leave in 2006
Colour photograph of the ferry at Gott pier lined with passengers departing Tiree after the A` Bhuain homecoming in spring 2006. Original held on CD in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
2013.154.16
Photograph of four pipers piping a farewell to ferry passengers in 2006
Colour photograph of L-R: Robert Beck, Ruaig; Iain MacKinnon, Parkhouse ; Angus MacPhail, Ruaig; Coinneach MacKinnon, Balinoe, piping off attendees of the A` Bhuain homecoming at the ferry in spring 2006. Original held on CD in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
2013.150.18
Photograph of Euphemia and Christina MacKinnon at Gott Bay pier in 1939
Black & white photograph of sisters Phemie MacKinnon and Christina MacKinnon standing on Gott Bay pier as the ferry departs in 1939. Their parents Neil and Mary MacKinnon, and their brother Neil, owned Morven House (Drover`s Cottage), Barrapol.
2013.149.1
Photograph of the stricken `Loch Seaforth` at Gott Bay pier in 1973
Colour photograph of the ferry Loch Seaforth partially submerged at Gott Bay pier in 1973. It struck rocks in Gunna Sound and sank whilst berthed at the pier. Note the submerged car on the car-deck. (original photo stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)
