With the sun setting in the west the ‘Mighty One’ changed her bearing and turned from the Passage of Tiree and majestically made her way into Gott Bay.

Bathed in the glow of the setting sun
Scarinish Pier awaits the arrival

In order to berth stern first the MV Clansman
must turn through at least 180 degrees.

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ABout turn

Keep Turning

Starboard to the setting sun

The Clansman’s powerful thrusters swing into action

Berthing

Berthing

Bow Ropes

Creep Astern

Stern Rpoes

A Royal Salute

Very High Tide

With her stern to the setting sun the ‘Mighty One’ heads out to sea

Vessel Underway

Proceeding out of Gott Bay

Out to sea