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DEV LOCHFYNE

Uploaded by Donald E. Meek , Apr 30 2010 05:28 PM

DEV LOCHFYNE

David MacBrayne's 'Lochfyne' (1931) was the first diesel-electric passenger vessel to be built in Britain, by Wm Denny and Bros.  She resembled the big motor-liners of the age, notably 'Britannic', being, in effect, a mini-version of these.  She had tremendous vibration because of her various engines, and a great deal of deck 'clutter'.  This silhouette, like all the others on this gallery, is no more than a quick doodle, which aims to reproduce essential detail, in the style of Captain John Isherwood's work in 'Sea Breezes'.




    Guest
    May 01 2010 11:34 PM
    A very nice "quick doodle !!!"  O0

    mt 22
    May 03 2010 01:08 PM
    great to read the history of these wee ships, hav u any of the lochinvar that the muilachs hold in affection, my own favourite is the glensannox  probably cause it reminds me of my own youth its amazing the affection and loyalty us islanders hav for our own ferry if not the company that runs them

    Donald E. Meek
    May 03 2010 06:31 PM
    Thanks so much, Mt 22.  Glad you like the 'doodles'.   I have no drawings or paintings of either ship so far, but I can soon sort that!  Only question is - which version of each ship should I represent?  Both were altered in the course of their lives - the 'Sannox' was altered gently, but the 'Lochinvar' was largely rebuilt at one stage, in 1939, I think.  I remember both vessels very well.  The 'Sannox' looked very strong and handsome to the end - I often saw her at Oban latterly.  The 'Lochinvar' was a remarkable and unusual ship, and deserves a drawing and a painting.  Watch this space!  I agree with you completely about islanders and the affection for the vessels that serve your/our particular islands.  Not everyone loves them, of course, and I often think that even the finest car-ferry in the world would be condemned for one reason or another by some islanders!  O0 O0 O0 Thanks again.  Donald