MV Clansman (1964)

MV Clansman at Mallaig in 1967, viewed from MV Loch Seaforth
History
United Kingdom
Name	MV Clansman 1985: Tamira 1986: Al Hussen 1986: Al Rashheed
Owner	Secretary of State for Scotland October 1973: David MacBrayne Ltd April 1974: Caledonian MacBrayne Holdings Ltd 1980: Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd
Operator	David MacBrayne Ltd
Port of registry	Leith then Glasgow
Builder	Hall, Russell & Company, Aberdeen Engines: Crossley Bros Ltd, Manchester
Yard number	911[1]
Launched	16 January 1964
In service	5 June 1964
Out of service	August 1984
Identification	Official Number: 305302[1] IMO number: 6404935[2] Callsign: HZIJ
General characteristics
Type	Vehicle ferry
Tonnage	1,420 GT; 407 DWT
Length	235 feet (72 m)
Beam	46 feet (14 m)
Draught	9 feet (2.7 m)
Installed power	4 x Glenniffer generators
Propulsion	Machinery: 2 x Crossley SCSA. each 8 cyls. 10½ x 13½"
Speed	14 knots (26 km/h) (service)
Capacity	600 passengers and 50 cars

MV Clansman was the second of a trio of hoist-loading car ferries built for David MacBrayne Ltd in 1964 and operated on the Mallaig to Armadale, Skye route for ten years. Converted to ro-ro operation, she operated on the Stornoway, Isle of Mull and Arran services. Underpowered and troubled by mechanical breakdowns, she was taken out of service after 20 years.