help... Main Troubleshooting and Advice Page... NEED HELP? Our symbols, layout and abbreviated text explained... Hi! I'm the Help Symbol, if you see me throughout this site I'll give you some handy advice!... Hello! Any items which might interest you - I'm here to tell you! Hey! Always take note of me! I'm the Important Symbol - Take a second read at what I'm advising! (C) Copywrited Articles, Pictures and Text... All text and pictures are copywrited to Ships of CalMac unless otherwise stated with either a (C) symbol o the owners name or text. If you would like to use any images or text from this site please check whether they are copywrited. Use of SoC (Ships of CalMac) material must be credited to this site with a URL. Use of other peoples material are subject to there individual terms which are gained by contacting this site here. How to print ships profiles from Ships of CalMac... To print a ships profile from Ships of CalMac you first need to select the ship you want, then click 'File' from the top left hand corner of your browser and then print. It should open a box with options on it, you need to select 'Page Setup' and then 'Landscape' you can then print the profile and it should come out on one page to make into a folder or just keep as is. If you want to save ink, you can either print it out in black and white, or request a just text version of the required ship of the entire fleet (see the Shop) Histories can be printed out the same way.

What's Those Symbols Mean?

TSMV PS SS TSS Tr.SS MV DSMV Quin.SMV PMV DEPV Tr.SMV DMB CSP CMB CalMac SoC Twin Screw Motor Vessel Paddle Steamer Single Screw Steamer Twin Screw Steamer Triple Screw Steamer Motor Vessel Double Screw Motor Vessel (ie all double-ended craft - the Loch Class ferries.) Five Propellers (ie KING EDWARD) Paddle Motor Vessel Diesel Electric Paddle Vessel Triple Screw Motor Vessel David MacBrayne Caledonian Steam Packet Caledonian MacBrayne Caledonian MacBrayne's affectionate name, known by locals and staff alike Abbreviation of Ships Of CalMac

What's all That Engine Stuff Mean in the Ships Profiles? What does the abbreviation of 2Oil4SCSA6Cy43/4"x6" mean!? Well, lets take the case of the vessel Countess of Breadalbane: Translates as 2 oil engines, 4-stroke cycle, single acting, 6 cylinders, 43/4" bore x 6"stroke. Other Questions... Check to see if you answer is in our FAQ page...or ask on our forum! SoC FAQ Page socforum... Main Page Free membership is required to view and join the forum.

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