Kyleakin Sound, Lochalsh

Maker
John Peat Munn
Production date
Jun 1957
 Description
Text on negative envelope reads 'Kyleakin Sound. View towards mainland on (?) Skye. Ferry Boat crossing Kyleakin Sound. Another ferry boat is seen crossing in opposite direction & two of Macbraynes Western Isles Vessels at Kyle of Lochalsh pier'. View towards Kyle of Lochalsh showing MV Loch Seaforth and another ship moored at the railway pier, probably MV Lochnevis. Heading towards Kyle is one of the four-car turntable ferries on the Kyle - Kyleakin run.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Munn Photographic Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Jun 1957
Subject place
Kyle of Lochalsh/Highland
Subject notes
MV Loch Seaforth operated the Mallaig - Kyle - Stornoway service and MV Lochnevis the Mallaig - Kyle - Portree service. Both were owned by David MacBrayne Ltd. The ferry to Kyleakin was operated by the Caledonian Steam Packet Company. The company was owned by British Railways which also operated the Clyde steamers. The Skye ferry was very profitable but ceased when the bridge was opened in 1995.
Accession number
P40021

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