Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Ro-Ro Ratios


The MV Snolda that serves Papa Stour has relatively limited space , although not that much custom to and from this Shetland outlier.. What is the smallest vessel - and number of vehicles carried - that provides a roll-on, roll-off service in the Scottish islands?

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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous13 July 2011 at 12:42

    Andy Strangeway suggests that Wyre, in the Orkney group, be considered; Canna or Rum with its 'dirt tracks' be measured; or the Isle of Ewe, with a ferry that could carry a car, be assessed. Any further ideas, please?

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  2. Anonymous15 July 2011 at 00:37

    I know that it's not exactly on an island, but the road to Cape Wrath across the moors of The Parph is some eleven miles long, metalled ... and completely cut off by the Kyle of Durness. How do they get the minibus there for the seasonal trips to the lighthouse and cafe?

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  3. Anonymous15 July 2011 at 05:05

    They float it across on a raft! See
    http://www.capewrath.org.uk/05_Kyle.htm

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  4. Anonymous15 July 2011 at 06:35

    It depends if you include the track to Culla Voe! If you do, then I reckon Muck has less road than Papa Stour.

    David Hoult

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