Scottish Highlander (barge)
| 300px The Scottish Highlander hotel barge moored on the Caledonian Canal. | |
| Career (Scotland) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Scottish Highlander |
| Owner: | European Waterways, LTD |
| Operator: | European Waterways, LTD |
| Port of registry: | London |
| Route: | Caledonian Canal- Dochgarroch to Banavie |
| Launched: | 1931 |
| Christened: | Vertrouwen |
| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Commercial passenger vessel |
| Tonnage: | 200 |
| Length: | 117 ft (36 m) |
| Beam: | 16.5 ft (5.0 m) |
| Height: | 11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
| Draught: | 4.6 ft (1.4 m) |
| Decks: | 2 |
| Installed power: | 2x Beta Marine, 23kVA 230/1/50 BV3300, generator |
| Propulsion: | Gardner 6LX 120HP |
| Speed: | 4 knots, 10 knots max |
| Capacity: | 8 passengers |
| Crew: | 4 crew |
| Notes: | Holds 8 tons of water and 3 tons of fuel |
The Scottish Highlander is a boutique hotel barge cruising the Caledonian Canal in Scotland, from Inverness to Fort William. She is a Luxe motor Dutch steel barge. She is a member of the fleet of hotel barges owned by European Waterways.
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History
She was built in 1931, by GeBroeders Van Zuttphen, in Holland as a trading barge. She was christened the Vertrouwen, meaning "trust" in Dutch. She served as a trading barge for her first 60 years, transporting grain and various commodities throughout Holland.
In 1991, she was purchased by J.P. Leisure Limited. After a renovation in Holland she sailed to Inverness in April 1993 to begin her career as a passenger ship.
In 1999 she was purchased by Derek Banks to become part of the European Waterways fleet of hotel barges. From 1999 to 2000 she was completly renovated and was renamed Scottish Highlander. She was refurbished again in 2006.
As a working hotel barge she cruises in Scotland on the Caledonian Canal with up to 8 passengers. She has four passenger cabins, three crew cabins, and a saloon.[1]
She is crewed by a captain, tour guide, chef and housekeeper.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Gallery
- Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Caledonian Canal.JPG
The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Cruising Along The Caledonian Canal]
- Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Cruising.JPG
The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Cruising On The Caledonian Canal
- Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge In A Lock.JPG
Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Ascending Fort Augustus Lock Flight
- Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Moored.jpg
The Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander Moored Near Fort Augustus On The Caledonian Canal
- Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Saloon And Dining Area.jpg
This is the living area of the hotel barge Scottish Highlander. We can see the saloon, bar and dining area
- Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Suite Cabin.jpg
A Luxury Suite On The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge
- Scottish Highlander hotel barge cabin.jpg
Stateroom onboard the Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge
- Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge At Loch Ness.JPG
The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Moored At Foyers Near Loch Ness
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stern, Steven (2009). Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation. Pelican Publishing Company. pp. 356. ISBN 9781589806146.
- ↑ http://www.travelwithachallenge.com/Scotland-Barging.htm
- ↑ http://www.intltravelnews.com/2009/02/cruising-scotlands-caledonian-canal-thomas/
- ↑ http://www.thetraveleditor.com/article/2358/Feature_Article_Cruise_Cruising_the_Caledonian_Canal.html
