MV Hebridean Isles
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MV Hebridean Isles is a ro-ro vehicle ferry operated by Caledonian MacBrayne on the west coast of Scotland. She was the first MacBrayne vessel to be ordered and built for them outside Scotland and the first to be launched sideways. With bow, stern and side ramps, Hebridean Isles is suitable for all the routes served by the large fleet units. After 15 years crossing the Little Minch on the Uig triangle, she now serves Islay and Colonsay.
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Departing Port Askaig for Kennacraig, August 2021 | |
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Owner | Caledonian Maritime Assets |
Operator | Caledonian MacBrayne |
Route | Kennacraig–Islay |
Builder | Cochrane Shipbuilders, Selby |
Yard number | 130[2] |
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Maiden voyage | 5 December 1985 |
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Status | in service |
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Tonnage |
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Length | 85.15 m (279 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
Beam | 15.80 m (51 ft 10 in) (Design) 16.31 m (53 ft 6 in) (Overall) |
Draught | 3.11 m (10 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
Depth | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
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Crew |
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Notes | [3] |
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