Caledonian MacBrayne 1973-2023

£25.95

Caledonian MacBrayne was established in 1973 and during this time they have operated a wide range of vessels and ferry services on the Western seaboard of Scotland.

This book commemorates the half-century of the company and its important role for the communities that it continues to serve on the The Firth of Clyde and in West Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

The author Colin Smith is originally from Clydebank. He was inspired to be a shipping enthusiast at a young age by seeing ships under construction at John Brown’s shipyard and childhood trips aboard Clyde steamers. Now an author of many ferry and shipping publications, Colin’s interest in ferries, the paddle steamer Waverley and other passenger ships has taken him around the world in search of new subjects for his substantial ship photography collection.

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In the 50 years since Caledonian MacBrayne was established in 1973, the company has operated passenger, car and freight ferry services on the Western seaboard of Scotland.

Over this period, CalMac has operated ships which were built almost a century apart, ranging from the veteran turbine steamer King George V of 1926 to the new Loch Seaforth in 2014, and also ranging in size from small passenger vessels to large roll-on / roll-off passenger and vehicle ferries.

This book commemorates the half-century of the company.