Built in 1972 as MV Kilbrannan for Caledonian MacBrayne, she operated mainly at Scalpay, Outer Hebrides until 1992.

Further success here, led to larger vessels being purchased and she moved south as the Clare Island ferry in County Mayo.

The simple design was based on World War II landing craft, with a two-part folding ramp at the bow.

They had an open plan car deck incorporating a small turntable immediately aft and a sheltered area of passenger accommodation at the stern.

[1] As a multi purpose vessel, she provides a year-round cargo and vehicle service to Clare Island and Inishturk from Roonagh alongside several passenger ferries.