Sir,
Several months ago a distressing photograph appeared in the Banner of the wreck of the old, muchloved Glen Sannox, half buried on a beach in Saudi after a second career as a pilgrim ship, carrying pilgrims to Mecca. It is gratifying to know that the name has been reinstated in the form of the new ferry now launched from Glasgow’s Ferguson yard and due to enter service in 2019. This ferry will be ‘state of the art’ and the most advanced in the CalMac fleet.
The ship’s designer, James Anderson, director of vessels at CMAL, under the auspices of Arran Civic Trust, is coming to Arran to describe and illustrate the process of designing and building the ferry to a strict brief. In his talk James will answer questions on the ship’s accommodation, speed, manoeuvrability and sea-going qualities accompanied with photographs of build progress to date. The talk, open to all, will take place in Brodick Hall on Thursday February 1, at 7pm. All welcome.