Main The Fleet Raasay
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VESSEL DETAILS:
Type: Steel DSMV Ordered By: Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd Built: 1976 Cost: TBC Acquired: See below Launched: 23rd March 1976 Entered Service: 30th April 1976 Disposed: N/A
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 22.50m. Breadth: 6.40m Draught: 1.40m Gross Tonnage: 69
CARRYING CAPACITIES:
Passengers: 75 Cars: 6 Crew: 3 Lifeboats: 1 rigid boat and inflatable liferafts
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Builders: James Lamont & Co. Ltd., Port Glasgow. Yard No: 425 Engine Builders: Bergius Kelvin Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Machinery: Re-engined at Shandon and now fitted with 2 x Scania D9 93M35 turbocharged 6 cylinder diesels Hoist & Lifts: N/A
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 8 kts Callsign: 2IUC Registered: Glasgow Launched by: Named after: The island to the east of Skye for which she was built to serve Gaelic Name: Eilean Ratharsair
REMARKS:
Never missed a full day's sailings while on her original route. Has also made numerous TV appearances including Balamory, Distant Shores and on a Peugot TV advert.
SoC Links:
To see a more detailed description and some photos of the islands this vessel serves or has served, visit Undiscovered Scotland and follow their links.

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