Once a common occurence on the River Clyde, this was the first launch in 5 years from Ferguson's, the last remaining shipyard on the lower Clyde.
As was fitting for such a rare occassion, the launch was performed by Scotland's deputy first minister, Nicola Sturgeon.
MV Hallaig is the first of two hybrid dual fual ferries ordered by Caledonian MacBrayne.
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| Workers prepare for the ceremony |
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| People starting to come in to witness the launch |
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| Workmen removing the supports to allow the ship to slide into the water, well most of them are busy |
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| Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon performs the launch ceremony.... |
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| ....while local schoolchildren and the public listen intently |
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| There she goes!!! Hallaig slips smoothly into the water |
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| Nicola Sturgeon posing for photos with the shipyard's first female apprentice |
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