So that you can drive on or off forwards, Chris. You might find it difficult
to reverse on to that sort of quay.
Chris
On 28 Sep 2013, at 16:52, Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> One of the real treats of the trip: a ride on the turntable ferry between
>> Glenelg and Kylerhea
>> on the Isle of Skye. One of the last, if not the last, turntables in
>> continuous use. They took
>> up donations in addition to the 14 GBP fare, to help keep the ferry running.
>> Wouldn't surprise
>> me if this one fades into the mists of history in the not too distant
>> future. Ride it while you
>> can. The road to Glenelg alone is worth the price of the ferry, never mind
>> the ride to Skye.
>>
>> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=8853
>>
>> And Highest Marks to anyone other than Piers or Donald who can pronounce the
>> name of the ferry.
>>
>
> I have never seen such a thing. What is the purpose of the turntable? I
> cannot fathom why such a mechanism would be needed.
>
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