Scotland to buy former British assault ship for ferry role

Scotland to buy former British assault ship for ferry role

In an unexpected move to address Scotland’s ongoing ferry crisis, the Scottish Government has announced plans to acquire the Royal Navy’s HMS Albion to operate on the Cambuslang to Clydebank route. According to Angus McBoffin, the Scottish Government’s newly appointed Minister for Maritime and Creative Solutions, the vessel’s size and versatility make it a “perfect fit” for Scotland’s ferry network. “We see HMS Albion as an ideal solution to add…