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MV Maid of Glencoul

MV Maid of Glencoul
MV Maid of Glencoul at Rothesay pier
History
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Name: MV Maid of Glencoul
Operator: Highland Council
Route: Corran Ferry
Builder: MacCrindle Shipbuilding Ltd, Ardrossan
Yard number: 434
Launched: 3 September 1975
In service: 1975
Identification:
  • IMO Number:7521613
  • MMSI Number:
  • Callsign: MEHH7
Status: in service
General characteristics
Class and type: Passenger/vehicle ferry
Type: roll-on/roll-off ferry
Tonnage:
Length: 105 ft (32.0 m)]
Beam: 33 ft (10.1 m)
Depth: 6.9 ft
Installed power: Twin diesel 2 x M6cy 500bhp
Propulsion: 2scr Type 3406PCTA
Speed: 8 knot
Capacity: Cars:
Complement: Passengers:

MV Maid of Glencoul is a Highland Council ferry, previously at Kylesku and now at Corran.

Maid of Glencoul was built in Ardrossan for Highland Council in 1976.

Maid of Glencoul has a single car deck with offset bow and stern ramps.

Built for Kylesku, she was the first vessel there capable of carrying fully loaded commercial vehicles. After the opening of the Kylesku Bridge, in 1984, she became the Corran Ferry. She is now the backup vessel at Corran, providing cover for MV Corran's annual overhaul, and for any breakdowns.


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