Bright Sparks at the Charge – Ferries and Christmas Deliveries
After the hoo-ha that followed the British Antarctic Survey trying to name a ship by public voting Calmac the ferry operators have learned the lesson. There was to be no Boaty McBoatface moment. The saga began with a new survey ship being launched by the Science Museum down in London which gambled with allowing the general public to choose the name. Much banter and tom foolery ensued. Boaty eventually became the name of an underwater drone and the ship became the RRS Sir David Attenborough.
So when some bright spark at Calmac asked the public to select ferry names they gave them a list of 16 names that were pre-approved to choose from. But since the new ferries are to be electric powered many opportunities for jest have been lost because I suspect their fears would be well grounded if they hadn’t short circuited the process. These battery charged ships are being built in Poland and are due to be delivered in 2027. I suppose that they have to be powered in that way because otherwise the flex would be too long. The vessels will serve on a number of crossings in Argyll and Bute and the Hebrides The ferries names are Loch Shiel, Loch Etive, Loch Katrine, Loch Maree, Loch Morar, Loch Rannoch and Loch Awe. Let’s hope that Loch Awe isn’t aweful!
For that special Christmas present for the whisky lover I can recommend the thistle inspired Flower of Scotland Whisky Tumbler from Royal Scot Crystal, which comes is a smart gift box and has free gift wrapping when you tick the box at check out. It’s five star customer reviewed and a best seller and just in case you aren’t convinced it’s now on at HALF PRICE.
And you have enough time for a personalised gift so why not grab another half price offer with a Personalised - Hand Cut Engraved Highland Whisky Tumbler by Royal Scot Crystal. It comes in a classy midnight blue gift box with gold foil blocking. Free gift wrapping too if you tick the box at check out.
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