Table of Contents
- 1 When was CalMac founded?
- 2 Who started Caledonian MacBrayne?
- 3 Where was the Loch Seaforth built?
- 4 Who owns Cmal?
- 5 How many cars can the Loch Seaforth take?
- 6 Where was MV Loch Seaforth built?
- 7 When did Caledonian MacBrayne become a private company?
- 8 When did David MacBrayne start his own bus company?
When was CalMac founded?
1851
Caledonian MacBrayne/Founded
Caledonian MacBrayne started life in 1851 as a steamer company under the name of David Hutcheson & Co. The main sphere of operation was from Glasgow through the Crinan Canal to Oban and Fort William and then on through the Caledonian Canal to Inverness.
Who started Caledonian MacBrayne?
David MacBrayne
Caledonian MacBrayne
| Trade name | Caledonian MacBrayne |
|---|---|
| Founder | David MacBrayne |
| Headquarters | Gourock, Scotland, UK |
| Area served | Firth of Clyde, Outer Hebrides, Inner Hebrides |
| Key people | Robbie Drummond (Managing Director) |
Does CalMac make a profit?
Value. While continuing to improve services, CalMac is committed to maximising benefits from the Scottish Government subsidy to ensure best value for the public purse. It returns to the Scottish Government any profit we achieve over and above the £1.8 million pre agreed profit level.
Who runs CalMac Ferries?
David MacBrayne Ltd
They are a company wholly owned by the Scottish Government. CalMac Ferries Ltd is a subsidiary of transport infrastructure and service provider David MacBrayne Ltd. We won the Scottish Government’s CHFS contract in 2016 for a period of eight years.
Where was the Loch Seaforth built?
Germany
Loch Seaforth (II) was constructed at Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft in Germany, launched on 21 March 2014 and entered commercial service in February 2015.
Who owns Cmal?
As a company wholly owned by the Scottish Ministers, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (“CMAL”) is a public authority under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
When did the Loch Seaforth come into operation?
21 March 2014
Loch Seaforth was launched on 21 March 2014 and christened by Joan Murray, the eldest daughter of the late Captain John Smith, master of the original 1947 mailboat. She departed Germany on her delivery voyage on 4 November 2014 and arrived in Greenock three days later.
How old is Loch Seaforth?
Built in 1947, Loch Seaforth was the delayed second of two mailboats ordered in 1938; the first, MV Lochiel had entered service in 1939.
How many cars can the Loch Seaforth take?
143 cars
MV Loch Seaforth (2014)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Capacity | 700 passengers, 143 cars or 20 commercial vehicles |
| Crew | 43 |
| Notes |
Where was MV Loch Seaforth built?
Who is David MacBrayne and what do they do?
David MacBrayne Limited. David MacBrayne Ltd (DML) is one of the largest logistics companies in Scotland. A multi-award winning ferry operator, harbour and ship management specialist, it is one of Scotland’s biggest headquartered firms employing around 1500 people. DML through its main subsidiary companies CalMac Ferries Limited and Solent…
Who are the owners of David MacBrayne shipping company?
David MacBrayne is a limited company owned by the Scottish Government. Formed in 1851 as the private shipping company David Hutcheson & Co. with three partners, David Hutcheson, Alexander Hutcheson and David MacBrayne, it passed in 1878 to David MacBrayne.
When did Caledonian MacBrayne become a private company?
In 1990 the ferry business was spun off as a separate company, keeping the Caledonian MacBrayne brand, and shares were issued in the company. All shares were owned by the state, first in the person of the Secretary of State for Scotland, and (after devolution) by the Scottish Government .
When did David MacBrayne start his own bus company?
MacBrayne’s own buses did not reach Campbeltown until 1940, when they replaced the Glasgow to Campbeltown steamer. MacBraynes and West Coast co-existed on the route thereafter. Another significant takeover was of Shields of Kinlochleven in 1934.