Category:Gourock linkspan
The ferry terminal at Gourock is part of the railway station and pier facility. The Kilcreggan Steps berth for passenger ferries has access levels for stages of the tide, the linkspan provides ramp access suitable for wheelchair users.
(See Category:Kilcreggan Steps, Gourock, for the old and new steps)
The station and pier opened in 1889. Car ferry services began in 1954 using ferries (starting with MV Arran) with a built-in hoist platform lifting cars to pier level. In 1971 the linkspan introduced a faster roll-on/roll-off connection which continued until a change in subsidy arrangements ended scheduled vehicle services in 2011. The linkspan continues in use for passenger services and as a back-up relief port when linkspans at Wemyss Bay or Ardrossan are out of action, often due to high winds. Maintenance problems stopped vehicle use on 17 September 2019, linkspan renewal work began in October 2020, and the completed linkspan was handed over on 2 March 2021.
Subcategories
This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.
Media in category "Gourock linkspan"
The following 24 files are in this category, out of 24 total.
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Argyll Ferries 170214 1305.jpg 3,264 × 2,448; 1.7 MB
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Cal-Mac HQ2005.jpg 1,764 × 940; 284 KB
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Dunoon Ferry arriving at Gourock.jpg 3,072 × 2,048; 1.89 MB
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Gourock 201009a Ali Cat nears linkspan, Argyll Flyer waits.jpg 3,821 × 2,565; 1.65 MB
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Gourock 210313 linkspan, Coruisk.jpg 3,989 × 2,593; 2.01 MB
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Gourock 210314a Argyll Flyer ramp to linkspan.jpg 3,950 × 2,639; 2.17 MB
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Gourock 210314b linkspan, Argyll Flyer departing.jpg 4,032 × 3,024; 2.82 MB
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Gourock 210317a linkspan, Ali Cat passing.jpg 4,032 × 3,024; 2.78 MB
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Gourock 210317b Argyll Flyer at linkspan, Coruisk.jpg 4,032 × 2,828; 2.01 MB
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Gourock 210317c Argyll Flyer ramp to linkspan.jpg 4,032 × 2,950; 2.58 MB
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Gourock 210317d Argyll Flyer ramp to linkspan.jpg 3,952 × 2,964; 2.38 MB
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Gourock 210317e linkspan, Argyll Flyer departing.jpg 3,919 × 2,939; 2.1 MB
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Gourock 210317f linkspan, Ali Cat nears Kilcreggan Steps.jpg 4,032 × 3,024; 2.49 MB
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Gourock 210317g linkspan, Ali Cat at Kilcreggan Steps.jpg 3,773 × 2,830; 2.13 MB
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Gourock 210320 linkspan, Argyll Flyer raising passenger ramp.jpg 3,885 × 2,389; 1.65 MB
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Gourock 210323a Bute at linkspan, Coruisk at pier.jpg 3,827 × 2,759; 1.9 MB
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Gourock 210323b passengers embark on Bute via linkspan.jpg 3,885 × 2,661; 1.84 MB
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Gourock 210323c trailer and lorry board Bute via linkspan.jpg 2,844 × 2,210; 953 KB
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Gourock 210323d cars board Bute via linkspan.jpg 3,856 × 2,516; 1.73 MB
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Gourock 210810 view departing Kilcreggan Steps, Ali Cat at linkspan.jpg 4,032 × 3,024; 2.57 MB
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Gourock Ferry Terminal - geograph.org.uk - 851596.jpg 1,024 × 683; 150 KB
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Gourock old linkspan, Argyll Flyer approaching.jpg 3,896 × 2,886; 2.23 MB
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MV Ali Cat at Gourock linkspan, MV Chieftain at Kilcreggan Steps.jpg 3,506 × 2,468; 1.83 MB
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MV Argyll Flyer arriving Gourock pier 10 06 19.jpg 3,939 × 2,849; 2.07 MB
