Wednesday 25 February 2015

MV Saturn Returns


The MV Saturn has been berthed at Roseneath for about five years now with an uncertain future.

She was launched in 1977 in Troon, and entered service in February 1978.

She was owned by Caledonian MacBrayne and operated mostly on the Wemyss Bay to Rothesay passage and gave many years of faithful service with her sister ships MV Juno and MV Jupiter.

Both have now been dismantled.

Pentland Ferries have now purchased MV Saturn and this will ensure she offers many more years service in and around the waters of Orkney.

She was towed from Roseneath to Greenock by the tugs Biter and Beaver Bay where she will receive some TLC and fresh paint before her journey north.

 Wheelhouse


 Wheelhouse


 Departing Roseneath


 Looking Good Below Decks


 Enroute to Greenock


 Greenock Straight Ahead


 Below Decks


 Happy Transfer Crew


 Enthusiastic Reception


Approaching Garvel Dry Dock

Entering Garvel Dry Dock

Dry Dock Awaits

 Looking Down


 Car Deck


Wheelhouse

Safely Docked

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