MV Lord of the Isles
Ferry specification
General
| Type | Steel DSMV |
|---|---|
| Built | 1986 |
| Launched | 7th March 1989 |
| Entered service | 22nd May 1989 |
| Owner | CMAL |
| Operator | Calmac Ferries Ltd. |
Dimensions
| Length | 84.60m |
|---|---|
| Breadth | 15.80m |
| Draught | 3.19m |
| Gross Tonnage | 3504 |
Capacity
| Passengers | 506 |
|---|---|
| Cars | 49 |
| Commercial | N/A |
| Unaccompanied trailers |
Technical specification
| Built by | Appledore Ferguson Ltd. Port Glasgow, Yard 573 |
|---|---|
| Engine builders | Mirrlees Blackstone Ltd, Stockport |
| Machinery | Bow Thruster: 2 x Electric 7 tonnes thrust |
| Hoist & lifts | Vehicle hoist immediately aft of passenger superstructure and funnels |
Additional details
| Speed | 16kts |
|---|---|
| Callsign | MKHA7 |
| Registered | Glasgow |
| Gaelic name | Rìgh nan Eileanan |