Photograph 1965
The first Scillonian was to be named Queen of The Isles, but a vessel already existed by the name on the Shipping Registers. Scillonian was chosen instead.
It seemed therefore appropriate to have named this new vessel Queen of The Isles.
QUEEN OF THE ISLES, O N 6501783
Built 1964 Albion Boatyard, Bristol by Charles Hill and Son's Ltd.
Could take 300 passengers and 60 ton's load,
Launched by HRH Duchess of Gloucester 16th November 1964
Handed over after her trials in April 1965.
Length 156 ft 3 ins. 30 ft W x 9ft 6ins draught ; 515 tons gross; 214 t net
Two 6 cyl. Ruston Hornsby diesels 1.146 shp., twin screws, speed 13 knots.
