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)
Photograph of the Loch Seaforth stranded on Gott Bay beach in 1973
Colour photograph of the ferry Loch Seaforth stranded on the beach at Gott Bay in 1973, having been refloated. It struck rocks in Gunna Sound and sank whilst berthed at Gott pier. (original photo stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photograph of cattle and sheep waiting to be loaded onto the ferry ca 1990.
Colour photograph of cattle and sheep wating to be loaded onto the ferry at Gott Bay pier around 1990. After the cars and foot passengers were onboard, the animals were herded onto the stern of the boat via the car ramp into a holding pen. A lot of manure was left on the pier.
Photograph of cattle being herded onto the ferry at Gott Bay pier around 1990.
Colour photograph of cattle being herded toward the ferry ramp at Gott Bay pier around 1990. After the cars and foot passengers were onboard, the animals were herded onto the stern of the boat into a holding pen. A lot of manure was left on the pier.
Photograph of cattle being herded onto the ferry ca 1990
Colour photograph of cattle being herded onto the ferry at Gott Bay pier around 1990. After the cars and foot passengers were onboard, the animals were herded onto the stern of the boat into a holding pen. A lot of manure was left on the pier.
