"SOUND OF SCALPAY"

The first of two sister ferries, bought from Amsterdam City Council. She was completely refitted by Garvel Clyde at Greenock before entering service in July 1995. Her transformation included removal of her existing diesel-electric machinery, and fitting new Caterpillar engines coupled to an azimuth drive unit at each end. These provide a high degree of manoeuvrability. Her entry into service allowed the former Sealink ferry Sound of Seil to be retired.

Double screw steel motor roll on/roll off passenger/vehicle ferry. Bow and stern ramps. Built 1961, by Arnhemsche Scheepsbouw Maatschappij N.V., Arnhem, Holland (Yard No. 403)

"SOUND OF SANDA"

Another ex-Amsterdam ferry, which entered service with Western Ferries in the summer of 1996 after full refitting by Garvel Clyde at Greenock. She was built in Germany in 1963, and has similar machinery to her almost identical sistership 'Scalpay'.

Double screw steel motor roll on/roll off passenger/vehicle ferry. Bow and stern ramps. Built 1963, by Gutehoffnungshulte Sterkrade, Akflengesellschaft, Rheinwerft, Walsum, Germany (Yard No. 1002)

"SOUND OF SCARBA"

Entered service with Western Ferries in May 2001. This is the first of a series of two purpose designed vessels from Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, the second due for delivery in September 2003. She has enhanced passenger and vehicle facilities, with a modern and efficient dual propulsion arrangement

Double screw steel motor roll on/roll off passenger/vehicle ferry. Bow and stern ramps. Built 2001, by Ferguson Shipbuilders Ltd, Port Glasgow (Yard No. 710)

"SOUND OF SHUNA"

Entered service in October 2003, the Sound of Shuna is the second in a series of purpose designed vessels from Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow. She is ostensibly a copy of her sister Sound of Scarba, with a few enhancements. She has a similar efficient dual propulsion system

Double screw steel motor roll on/roll off passenger/vehicle ferry. Bow and stern ramps. Built 2003, by Ferguson Shipbuilders Ltd, Port Glasgow (Yard No. 715)