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Sound of Scarba, Sound of Shuna, Sound of Seil and Sound of Soay

The Sound of Scarba and the Sound of Shuna were both built on the Clyde by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow.

The Sound of Scarba was the first of the two vessels designed and built by the yard specifically for the route. The design was based on many years of operational experience by Western Ferries and included enhanced passenger and vehicle facilities combined with a modern and efficient dual propulsion arrangement.
The Sound of Scarba entered service in May 2001 followed by the second vessel Sound of Shuna in October 2003.

Sound of Scarba

Official Number :904360
IMO Number :9237424
Built :2001, Ferguson Shipbuilders Limited Port Glasgow UK
Hull No :710
Length Overall :49.95m
Length BP :48.00m
Breadth Moulded :13.50m
Breadth Extreme :15.01m
GRT :489
Deadweight :229T
Max. Draught :2.5m
Speed :11.0 knots
Engines :2 x Cummins KTA 19 M3 600 BHP @ 1800 rpm
Passenger Capacity :220
Vehicle Capacity :40 cars
Lane Metre Length :194m
Year Purchased :2001