2014
NM8529 : Raasay in Oban Bay
taken 12 years ago, near to Oban, Argyll And Bute, Scotland
Raasay in Oban Bay
The small CalMac ferry Raasay approaches the Lismore slipway at Oban's Railway Pier while Lord of the Isles heads out with the Tuesday afternoon sailing to Lochboisdale and Castlebay. Hurtigruten's MS Fram is at left.
Ships of Caledonian MacBrayne Limited :: NM8431
Caledonian MacBrayne Limited (CalMac) was formed in 1973 following the merger of the Caledonian Steam Packet Limited and David MacBrayne Limited. Ownership passed to the Secretary of State for Scotland in 1990 and is now vested with the Scottish Government.
CalMac operate passenger and vehicle ferries along the Clyde Coast and to (and between) the Outer Hebrides, Skye, Raasay and the Small Isles, the Inner Hebrides and the Southern Hebrides. Information on the company’s services may be found: Link
This Shared Description covers any vessels owned or operated by CalMac since 1973. It may also include any vessels in service with other owners or operators after disposal by CalMac.
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- Grid Square
- NM8529, 954 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- The Carlisle Kid (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 20 May, 2014 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 20 May, 2014
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NM 853 298 [100m precision]
WGS84: 56:24.7281N 5:28.8378W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NM 854 297
- View Direction
- Northwest (about 315 degrees)
