2005
NS0965 : Ferry approaching Rothesay
taken 21 years ago, near to Rothesay, Bute, Argyll And Bute, Scotland
Ferry approaching Rothesay
The ferry from Wemyss Bay passes close to the shore on the approach to the pier at Rothesay. Calmac’s “Bute” had only recently been delivered and was still a novelty on the route.
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
- NS0965, 88 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Albert Bridge (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 1 August, 2005 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 19 August, 2007
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 09 65 [1000m precision]
WGS84: 55:50.6988N 5:2.6582W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NS 09 65
- View Direction
- NORTH (about 0 degrees)
