MV Hebrides
MV Hebrides is a ferry operated by Caledonian MacBrayne from Uig to Lochmaddy and Tarbert, the main settlements of North Uist and Harris respectively.
On approach towards Uig, Skye, May 2015. | |
| History | |
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| United Kingdom | |
| Name | MV Hebrides (III) |
| Owner | Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited |
| Operator | Caledonian MacBrayne |
| Port of registry | Glasgow |
| Route | Uig - Tarbert/Lochmaddy |
| Builder | Ferguson Shipbuilders, Port Glasgow |
| Yard number | 708 |
| Launched | 2 August 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II |
| Maiden voyage | 24 March 2001 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 5,506 gt |
| Length | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Beam | 15.8 m (51 ft 10 in) |
| Draught | 3.22 m (10 ft 7 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 16.5 kn (31 km/h) (service) |
| Capacity | 612 passengers, 90 cars |
| Crew | 34 |
| Notes | |
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