The world's last turntable ferry has a really clever design

2021-06-07

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In Glenelg, on the west coast of Scotland, there's the Skye Ferry: the last turntable ferry in the world. And the reason for that turntable is a lot more clever than I initially thought.

Thanks to all the team at the Skye Ferry! https://skyeferry.co.uk

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