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Ships of the Fleet

Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd (CalMac) was established on the 1st of January 1973, through the merger of the Caledonian Steam Packet Company Ltd and David MacBrayne Ltd.

Following a restructuring in 2006, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) assumed ownership of the vessels and piers, while CalMac Ferries Ltd was formed to operate the fleet under charter.

The following list organises the fleet from newest to oldest. Vessels are categorised by their year of launch or, where applicable, their date of acquisition.

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Loch Rannoch

Loch Raineach

Built:

2027

Current Status:

Under Construction

Loch Maree

Loch Ma-Ruibhe

Built:

2027

Current Status:

Under Construction

Loch Awe

Loch Obha

Built:

2027

Current Status:

Under Construction

Loch Morar

MV Loch Mòrair

Built:

2027

Current Status:

Under Construction

Loch Katrine

Loch Ceiteirein

Built:

2027

Current Status:

Under Construction

Loch Etive

Loch Èite

Built:

2027

Current Status:

Under Construction

Loch Shiel

Loch Seile

Built:

2027

Current Status:

Under Construction

Lord of the Isles Replacement

N/A

Built:

2025

Current Status:

Under Design for CalMac

Loch Indaal

Loch an Dail

Built:

2024 (2023 - Keel laid)

Current Status:

Under Construction for CalMac

Isle of Islay

An t-Eilean Ileach

Built:

2023 - Commenced 13/01/23

Current Status:

Under Construction for CalMac

Lochmor (III)

Loch Mòr

Built:

2023 (Commenced)

Current Status:

Under Construction for CalMac

Claymore IV

Claidheamh-mòr

Built:

2023 (Commenced)

Current Status:

Under Construction for CalMac

Alfred

N/A

Built:

2019

Current Status:

On Charter to CalMac from Pentland Ferries

Glen Rosa

Gleann Ruasaidh

Built:

2018 (Commenced)

Current Status:

Under Construction for CalMac

Glen Sannox (IV)

Gleann Sannaig

Built:

2017 (Commenced)

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Catriona

Catriona

Built:

2017

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Carvoria

Carvoria

Built:

2017

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

- ex UTNE

Loch Frisa (II)

Loch Friosa

Built:

2015

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Seaforth (II)

Loch Siophort

Built:

2014

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Lochinvar

Loch a'Bharr

Built:

2013

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Hallaig

Hallaig

Built:

2012

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Finlaggan

Fionnlagan

Built:

2011

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Shira

Loch Siora

Built:

2007

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Argyle (VII)

Earra-Ghaidheal

Built:

2007

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Bute (VII)

Eilean Bhoid

Built:

2005

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Coruisk (III)

Coir 'Uisg

Built:

2003

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Portain

Lochportain

Built:

2003

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

- ex QUEEN OF ARAN II, BANRÍON CHONAMARA

Argyll Flyer

N/A

Built:

2001

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Hebrides (III)

Innse Gall

Built:

2000

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Laig Bay

N/A

Built:

2000

Current Status:

Sold from CalMac fleet

Lochnevis (II)

Loch Nibheis

Built:

2000

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Ali Cat

N/A

Built:

2000

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Clansman (V)

Fear-cinnidh

Built:

1998

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

- ex LOCH ALINE

Loch Alainn

Loch Alainn

Built:

1997

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Bhrusda

Loch Bhrusta

Built:

1996

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Isle of Lewis

Eilean Leodhais

Built:

1995

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Caledonian Isles

Eileanan Chaledonia

Built:

1993

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Buie (III)

Loch Buidhe

Built:

1992

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Tarbert

Loch an Tairbeirt

Built:

1992

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Fyne

Loch Fine

Built:

1991

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Dunvegan (II)

Loch Dunbheagan

Built:

1991

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Lord of the Isles

Righ nan Eilean

Built:

1989

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Isle of Mull

An t-Eilean Muileach

Built:

1987

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Striven

Loch Sroigheann

Built:

1986

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Linnhe

An Linne Dhubh

Built:

1986

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Ranza

Loch Raonasa

Built:

1986

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Loch Riddon

Loch Raodain

Built:

1986

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Hebridean Isles

Eileanan Innse Gall

Built:

1985

Current Status:

Withdrawn for dismantling / spares

Isle of Arran

Eilean Arainn

Built:

1983

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Lochmor (II)

N/A

Built:

1979

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet in 2001

- ex MERCANDIAN CARRIER, ALIANZA, MERCANDIAN CARRIER II, BELARD

Muirneag

Muirneag

Built:

1979

Current Status:

Charter Ended / Withdrawn from Fleet

Claymore (III)

N/A

Built:

1978

Current Status:

Withdrawn from Fleet, now operates as a cable laying vessel (MV Ocean Link)

Saturn

Satharn

Built:

1977

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Isle of Cumbrae

Eilean Chumraigh

Built:

1976

Current Status:

In current service with CalMac

Raasay

Eilean Ratharsair

Built:

1976

Current Status:

Sold from CalMac fleet

Canna

Eilean Channaigh

Built:

1975

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Eigg

Eilean Eige

Built:

1974

Current Status:

Sold for service in Ireland

Juno

Iuno

Built:

1974

Current Status:

Scrapped in 2011 at Rosneath

Pioneer

Treoraiche

Built:

1974

Current Status:

Sold to operator on West Coast of Africa, caught fire, unknown status.

- was to be named BASTØ VI

Suilven

N/A

Built:

1974

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Coll (II)

N/A

Built:

1973

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Bruernish

Bruthairnis

Built:

1973

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Rhum

N/A

Built:

1973

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Jupiter (III)

lupadar

Built:

1973

Current Status:

Scrapped

Kilbrannan

N/A

Built:

1972

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Morvern

N/A

Built:

1972

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Lochalsh (III)

N/A

Built:

1971

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

HM2-011

N/A

Built:

1970

Current Status:

Sold out of the Fleet

Kyleakin (III)

N/A

Built:

1970

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Iona (VII)

N/A

Built:

1970

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Coruisk (II)

N/A

Built:

1969

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Broadford (II)

N/A

Built:

1966

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Caledonia (III)

N/A

Built:

1966

Current Status:

Scrapped

Portree (II)

N/A

Built:

1965

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Columba

N/A

Built:

1964

Current Status:

Hebrides (II)

N/A

Built:

1964

Current Status:

Clansman (IV)

N/A

Built:

1964

Current Status:

Eilean Buidhe

Eilean Buidhe

Built:

1963

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Iona (VI)

N/A

Built:

1962

Current Status:

- ex ROSE

Keppel

N/A

Built:

1961

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

- ex KYLEAKIN (II), KYLEAKIN II

Largs

N/A

Built:

1960

Current Status:

LOCHALSH II when LOCHALSH (III) was introduced

Lochalsh (II) / Scalpay (II)

N/A

Built:

1957

Current Status:

Glen Sannox (III)

N/A

Built:

1957

Current Status:

Ulva

N/A

Built:

1956

Current Status:

- ex MAID OF GLENCOE (II)

Scalpay (I)

N/A

Built:

1956

Current Status:

Dhuirnish

Dhuirnish

Built:

1956

Current Status:

Sold out of the fleet

Loch Ard

N/A

Built:

1955

Current Status:

Sank in the Mediterranean as CANDIERA in 1984, scrapped at Bilbao in 1985.

Claymore (II)

N/A

Built:

1955

Current Status:

Bute (VI)

N/A

Built:

1954

Current Status:

Cowal (II)

N/A

Built:

1954

Current Status:

Lochailort

N/A

Built:

1954

Current Status:

Maid of the Loch

N/A

Built:

1953

Current Status:

Maid of Skelmorlie

N/A

Built:

1953

Current Status:

- ex ROSALIND

Lochshiel

N/A

Built:

1953

Current Status:

Maid of Argyll

N/A

Built:

1953

Current Status:

In 1997, CITY OF CORFU was ravaged by a serious fire. Sunk and decomposing at her berth in 2002.

Maid of Ashton

N/A

Built:

1953

Current Status:

Arran

N/A

Built:

1953

Current Status:

Maid of Cumbrae

N/A

Built:

1953

Current Status:

- ex COLONSAY (II)

Eriskay

N/A

Built:

1951

Current Status:

Loch Carron

N/A

Built:

1951

Current Status:

Waverley

N/A

Built:

1947

Current Status:

In Sea-Going Preservation

- ex VALONIA

Loch Eynort

N/A

Built:

1947

Current Status:

Loch Seaforth

N/A

Built:

1947

Current Status:

- ex EMPIRE MAYSONG

Loch Broom

N/A

Built:

1946

Current Status:

- ex ORNEN

Lochdunvegan

N/A

Built:

1946

Current Status:

- ex IRENE JULIA, MFV 1003

Loch Toscaig

N/A

Built:

1945

Current Status:

- ex HIGHLANDER

Applecross

N/A

Built:

1944

Current Status:

- ex SILVER SPRAY

Craignure

N/A

Built:

1943

Current Status:

- ex MSS 1546, MSS 46

Loch Arkaig

N/A

Built:

1941

Current Status:

- ex GALEN

Lochnell

N/A

Built:

1941

Current Status:

Eilean Dhu

Eilean Dhu

Built:

1940

Current Status:

Lochiel

N/A

Built:

1939

Current Status:

Garry

N/A

Built:

1937

Current Status:

Countess of Breadalbane

N/A

Built:

1936

Current Status:

Marchioness of Graham

N/A

Built:

1936

Current Status:

Talisman

N/A

Built:

1935

Current Status:

Lochnevis

N/A

Built:

1934

Current Status:

Caledonia (II)

N/A

Built:

1934

Current Status:

- ex QUEEN MARY

Queen Mary II

N/A

Built:

1933

Current Status:

Duchess of Hamilton

N/A

Built:

1932

Current Status:

Lochfyne

N/A

Built:

1931

Current Status:

Lochearn

N/A

Built:

1930

Current Status:

Duchess of Montrose

N/A

Built:

1930

Current Status:

Lochmor

N/A

Built:

1930

Current Status:

Lochness

N/A

Built:

1929

Current Status:

King George V

N/A

Built:

1926

Current Status:

A'Mhaighdean Mhara, Chieftain

Eigg Flit Boat

N/A

Built:

1923

Current Status:

Saint Columba

N/A

Built:

1912

Current Status:

Tiger

N/A

Built:

1904

Current Status:

Ex Lairdsrock, ex Vulture

Lochgarry

n/a

Built:

1898

Current Status:

Marchioness of Lorne

N/A

Built:

1891

Current Status:

Loch Broom (II)

N/A

Built:

0

Current Status:

Loch Frisa

N/A

Built:

0

Current Status:

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