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Ferry HALLAIG Launch Day

 

 

© I m a g e D a v e F o r b e s

 

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17th Dec 2012 slips Into the water for the first time

Port Glasgow

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The launch of Calmac's new 'green' Hybrid Ferry 'Hallaig' into the lower Clyde. Virtually seconds after she left her slip for the very first time , to the cheers of the onlookers and dignitories , she hits her natural element and fingers-crossed she would stay afloat!!. Surrounded by four tugs , the powerless ship was quickly brought under control.

 

Her entry into the Raasay-Sconser Route was delayed until October 2013.

 

A second & third ship of the 'Scottish Literature' Class have since been launched from Fergusons , 'Locninvar' & 'Catriona' - both are now In-Service.

 

IMO 9652832

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