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MV Lochnevis
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MV Lochnevis (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nibheis) is a ferry launched in 2000 and operated by Caledonian MacBrayne, serving the Small Isles of Scotland.
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Namesake | Loch Nevis |
Owner | Caledonian Maritime Assets |
Operator | Caledonian MacBrayne |
Port of registry | Glasgow |
Route |
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Builder | Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon[1] |
Cost | £5,500,000 |
Launched | 8 May 2000[2] |
In service | 1 November 2001 |
Identification |
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Status | in service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Roll-on/roll-off vehicle ferry |
Tonnage | 941 GT[2] |
Length | 49 m (160.8 ft)[1] |
Beam | 11.4 m (37.4 ft)[1] |
Installed power | Cummins KTA-38-M2 vee type |
Propulsion | Machinery: 3 × 12-cyl. 4 S.C.S.A. (159 mm × 159 mm (6.3 in × 6.3 in)) reduction geared to three directional twin propeller units. 3,039 bhp (2,266 kW). Two athwartship thrust propellers forward. |
Speed | 13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) |
Capacity | 190 passengers and 14 cars |
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For the 1934 Mailboat, see MV Lochnevis (1934).