The Annie.B.Smith
Built at Ardrossan in 1868.
She was a 2 masted topsail schooner, registered tonnage 51.
Owned by Captain J.Bie of Rockliffe, Colvend, who also skippered her.
She ran for several years between Maryport & Kippford in the coal trade.
She was lost during WW1 off the Welsh coast, circa 12th October 1918, in the Bristol Channel.
The Annie.B.Smith is not listed in "Lloyd's War Losses" or "British Vessels Lost at Sea".
The naval-history.net RN casualty listing includes 2 gunners attached to the vessel who are included
on memorials to those with no known grave but the sea. (source: Warsailors.com).
The Maggie Kelso
Built at Ardrossan in 1876.
She was a 2 masted topsail schooner, registered tonnage 59.
She was firstly owned by Messrs Wilson of Dalbeattie, and then by Mr.H.Johnstone of Kirkcudbright.
Captain R.Edgar was her commander for several years.
She was sold out of the area during WW1. (source: Solway Sailing Vessels).
The following is an account of an incident involving the Maggie Kelso and the resulting court case.
Brigantine "Blanche et Louis" and schooner "Maggie Kelso" - 13 Sept 1877:
http://www.portstmarylifeboat.org.im/Ct ... veller.htm
The following information on the Maggie Kelso can be found in the 1881 UK Census records,
(SHIPS IN MIDDLESBROUGH & THORNABY-ON-TEES).
Vessel: "Maggie Kelso".
Archibald Kelso. Married. Age 44. Male. b;Arran,Bute,Scotland. Master (Seaman).
Malcolm Kerr. Unmarried. Age 25. Male. b;Arran,Bute,Scotland. Mate (Seaman).
James Kerr. Unmarried. Age 21. Male. b;Arran,Bute,Scotland. A B Seaman.
Robert Ganson. Unmarried. Age 18. Male. b;London,London,Middlesex. O S.
Ardrossan Harbour.
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
On page 4 of this thread there is an excellent link to a short history of the Ardrossan Lifeboat.
Within that thread, mention is given to the barque Matilda Hilyard and the tragic loss of several soles on
the 1st March 1880. The following link gives access to the detailed wreck report for this vessel.
Board of Trade Wreck Report for 'Matilda Hilyard', 1880
The Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876.
"In the matter of a formal investigation held at the Town Hall, Ardrossan, on the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd and 23rd days of March, before WILLIAM MUTTER and J.L.BAILEY, Esquires, Justices of Peace for Ayrshire,
assisted by Captain BURNEY,R.N., and Captains HIGHT and BEASLEY, into the circumstances attending the
stranding of the British sailing vessel "MATILDA HILYARD", on Horse Sand, on the morning of the 1st of March.
Report of Court:
The Court, having carefully inquired into the circumstances attending the above-mentioned shipping casualty,
finds, for the reasons stated in the annex hereto, that the vessel was stranded through an error of judgment on the part of the master, Mr.George Anderson, in standing too close into Ardrossan Harbour for the pilot, but does not deal with his certificate, but censure him and admonish him to be more careful in future".
Dated this 23rd day of March 1880.
http://www.plimsoll.org/resources/SCCLi ... ?view=text
Within that thread, mention is given to the barque Matilda Hilyard and the tragic loss of several soles on
the 1st March 1880. The following link gives access to the detailed wreck report for this vessel.
Board of Trade Wreck Report for 'Matilda Hilyard', 1880
The Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876.
"In the matter of a formal investigation held at the Town Hall, Ardrossan, on the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd and 23rd days of March, before WILLIAM MUTTER and J.L.BAILEY, Esquires, Justices of Peace for Ayrshire,
assisted by Captain BURNEY,R.N., and Captains HIGHT and BEASLEY, into the circumstances attending the
stranding of the British sailing vessel "MATILDA HILYARD", on Horse Sand, on the morning of the 1st of March.
Report of Court:
The Court, having carefully inquired into the circumstances attending the above-mentioned shipping casualty,
finds, for the reasons stated in the annex hereto, that the vessel was stranded through an error of judgment on the part of the master, Mr.George Anderson, in standing too close into Ardrossan Harbour for the pilot, but does not deal with his certificate, but censure him and admonish him to be more careful in future".
Dated this 23rd day of March 1880.
http://www.plimsoll.org/resources/SCCLi ... ?view=text
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
The Joffre
Launched at Ardrossan on the 22nd November 1915.
The original owner defaulted on the shipbuilder and the Lawson Steam Tug-boat Company, of Newcastle,
England, took over the contract. She was used for Admirality service, between 1917 & 1919, as a rescue tug &
for coastal towing. In 1925 she ran ashore in thick fog off Start Point, South Devon, in the English Channel.
The Mate rowed ashore with a line and the remaining 10 crew were taken off by breeches buoy.
Three days later she was refloated by the tug Trover and beached at Salcombe. She was later towed to
Falmouth for 10 days of repairs. She was then towed to the Tyne, where she spent 28 days at Tyne Dock
Engineering Co Ltd. The Repairs were carried out by JP Rennoldson, but their bill was disputed until agreement
settled the matter. In January 1953 she was damaged in a collision with The Blenheim at Stanhope Buoys,
South Shields. The Joffre was broken up & scrapped by PW MacLellan of Bo'ness, Scotland, in March 1966.
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20217
Previously shown on this 3Ts thread:
http://www.threetowners.net/forum/viewt ... =ss+joffre
A history of tugs on the River Tyne:
http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/joffre1916.html
The original owner defaulted on the shipbuilder and the Lawson Steam Tug-boat Company, of Newcastle,
England, took over the contract. She was used for Admirality service, between 1917 & 1919, as a rescue tug &
for coastal towing. In 1925 she ran ashore in thick fog off Start Point, South Devon, in the English Channel.
The Mate rowed ashore with a line and the remaining 10 crew were taken off by breeches buoy.
Three days later she was refloated by the tug Trover and beached at Salcombe. She was later towed to
Falmouth for 10 days of repairs. She was then towed to the Tyne, where she spent 28 days at Tyne Dock
Engineering Co Ltd. The Repairs were carried out by JP Rennoldson, but their bill was disputed until agreement
settled the matter. In January 1953 she was damaged in a collision with The Blenheim at Stanhope Buoys,
South Shields. The Joffre was broken up & scrapped by PW MacLellan of Bo'ness, Scotland, in March 1966.
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20217
Previously shown on this 3Ts thread:
http://www.threetowners.net/forum/viewt ... =ss+joffre
A history of tugs on the River Tyne:
http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/joffre1916.html
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
The Homer
Built at Ardrossan in 1915.
She was built for the Lawson Steam Tug-boat Co Ltd and registered at Ardrossan.
Between November 1915 and August 1919 she was hired and used by the Admirality.
They fitted her with a second mast and a bow gun for her Admirality Service.
In June 1920 she was transferred to Lawson-Batey Tugs Ltd.
In 1931 she was chartered to the Gamecock Steam Towing Co Ltd.
Between August 1939 and April 1941 she was hired and used by the Director of Sea Transport.
December 1958 she was transferred to Blyth Tug Co Ltd at a cost of £8000.
March 1968 seen her being sold to Hughes Bolckow Ltd of Blyth, England, for scrapping.
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20216
http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/homer1915.html
TIP: If you are getting black writing against a dark grey/blue background when you click on the
"tynetugs" links, for the above 2 tugs (Joffre & Homer), try refreshing the page 2 or 3 times
when you are in the link. This should change the writing to white - making it easier to read ?
She was built for the Lawson Steam Tug-boat Co Ltd and registered at Ardrossan.
Between November 1915 and August 1919 she was hired and used by the Admirality.
They fitted her with a second mast and a bow gun for her Admirality Service.
In June 1920 she was transferred to Lawson-Batey Tugs Ltd.
In 1931 she was chartered to the Gamecock Steam Towing Co Ltd.
Between August 1939 and April 1941 she was hired and used by the Director of Sea Transport.
December 1958 she was transferred to Blyth Tug Co Ltd at a cost of £8000.
March 1968 seen her being sold to Hughes Bolckow Ltd of Blyth, England, for scrapping.
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20216
http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/homer1915.html
TIP: If you are getting black writing against a dark grey/blue background when you click on the
"tynetugs" links, for the above 2 tugs (Joffre & Homer), try refreshing the page 2 or 3 times
when you are in the link. This should change the writing to white - making it easier to read ?
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
There is only 2 stories from this years ASH reports that make any reference to Ardrossan & Shipping.
Ardrossan Harbour Reports - 1876:
SALE OF ARDROSSAN PROPERTY.
APPOINTMENT OF FRENCH CONSUL AT ARDROSSAN.
http://www.ardrossanfootballclubs.net/n ... s/1876.htm
Ardrossan Harbour Reports - 1876:
SALE OF ARDROSSAN PROPERTY.
APPOINTMENT OF FRENCH CONSUL AT ARDROSSAN.
http://www.ardrossanfootballclubs.net/n ... s/1876.htm
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
The Buffalo
Launched at Ardrossan on the 2nd May 1961 and completed 1962.
She was built as a Container Vessel for Coast Lines Ltd of Liverpool.
This 258ft transatlantic cargo freighter must have been one of the biggest vessels ever built at Ardrossan ?
For a good part of her working life her main role was to transport cargoes of wheat & barley between the
Americas and Scandinavia. Throughout her lifespan she changed ownership & name several times.
Starting off as The Buffalo in 1962 she also became The Norbrae, The Roe Deer, The Newfoundland Container,
The Caribbean Victory, The Lefkimmi, The St.George, The Container Express and The Triana Cayman.
As with a lot of ships, some confusion exists over the naming history of this vessel.
After 30 odd years of service she was abandoned at Santo Domingo Harbour in the Dominican Republic and left
to take the full brunt of Hurricane George in 1999. She was bought by the Club Dominicus and given her old
name back, The St.George, and on the 12th June 1999 she was sunk to create an artificial reef & dive site.
This dive site is just offshore of La Romana-Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic.
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20450
http://exploreviva.com/diving_sites/st-george-wreck/
http://www.indiana.edu/~e370/bayahibe/s ... te_eng.pdf
(The picture above shows The Buffalo when she was The Roe Deer).
She was built as a Container Vessel for Coast Lines Ltd of Liverpool.
This 258ft transatlantic cargo freighter must have been one of the biggest vessels ever built at Ardrossan ?
For a good part of her working life her main role was to transport cargoes of wheat & barley between the
Americas and Scandinavia. Throughout her lifespan she changed ownership & name several times.
Starting off as The Buffalo in 1962 she also became The Norbrae, The Roe Deer, The Newfoundland Container,
The Caribbean Victory, The Lefkimmi, The St.George, The Container Express and The Triana Cayman.
As with a lot of ships, some confusion exists over the naming history of this vessel.
After 30 odd years of service she was abandoned at Santo Domingo Harbour in the Dominican Republic and left
to take the full brunt of Hurricane George in 1999. She was bought by the Club Dominicus and given her old
name back, The St.George, and on the 12th June 1999 she was sunk to create an artificial reef & dive site.
This dive site is just offshore of La Romana-Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic.
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20450
http://exploreviva.com/diving_sites/st-george-wreck/
http://www.indiana.edu/~e370/bayahibe/s ... te_eng.pdf
(The picture above shows The Buffalo when she was The Roe Deer).
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
Ardrossan Harbour Reports - 1877:
SALE OF SHIPYARD.
ARDROSSAN BOATING CLUB.
http://www.ardrossanfootballclubs.net/n ... s/1877.htm
SALE OF SHIPYARD.
ARDROSSAN BOATING CLUB.
http://www.ardrossanfootballclubs.net/n ... s/1877.htm
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
The Renfrew Rose
Built at Ardrossan in 1984 by MacCrindle Shipbuilding Ltd - the last of the Ardrossan ship builders.
Built, along with her identical sister ship - The Yoker Swan, for the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive.
The 2 vessels would be operated by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport on the River Clyde crossing between
Yoker in Glasgow and Renfrew in Renfrewshire. The crossing is known as The Renfrew Ferry.
On the 22nd January 2010 SPT announced that the service was to cease at the end of March 2010. They voted to
end the service as part of a move to save £2.5 million from their budget. The Renfrew Ferry was making a loss
of £400,000+ annually and SPT were providing a £3 subsidy for every £1.20 paid by passengers. With the two
vessels approaching the end of their working life and an estimated £2million to replace them, the service was
withdrawn. The SPT service was replaced by the much smaller Clydelink service.
The Renfrew Rose & The Yoker Swan were both then purchased by the Arranmore Fast Ferry Company of Ireland.
They were repainted in the Blue & White Arranmore livery and put to use on the Burtonport to Arranmore
Island route in County Donegal, Ireland. They can also carry up to 3 cars now.
Both these vessels were originally built as passenger ferries, with a 50 passenger capacity. Both vessels were
built with bow ramps but did not routinely carry vehicles on the Renfrew Ferry route although they were
designed to carry emergency service vehicles should the need arise.
The Yoker Swan
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20917
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20317
http://www.yourboatphotos.com/picture/number4851.asp
Built, along with her identical sister ship - The Yoker Swan, for the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive.
The 2 vessels would be operated by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport on the River Clyde crossing between
Yoker in Glasgow and Renfrew in Renfrewshire. The crossing is known as The Renfrew Ferry.
On the 22nd January 2010 SPT announced that the service was to cease at the end of March 2010. They voted to
end the service as part of a move to save £2.5 million from their budget. The Renfrew Ferry was making a loss
of £400,000+ annually and SPT were providing a £3 subsidy for every £1.20 paid by passengers. With the two
vessels approaching the end of their working life and an estimated £2million to replace them, the service was
withdrawn. The SPT service was replaced by the much smaller Clydelink service.
The Renfrew Rose & The Yoker Swan were both then purchased by the Arranmore Fast Ferry Company of Ireland.
They were repainted in the Blue & White Arranmore livery and put to use on the Burtonport to Arranmore
Island route in County Donegal, Ireland. They can also carry up to 3 cars now.
Both these vessels were originally built as passenger ferries, with a 50 passenger capacity. Both vessels were
built with bow ramps but did not routinely carry vehicles on the Renfrew Ferry route although they were
designed to carry emergency service vehicles should the need arise.
The Yoker Swan
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=20317
http://www.yourboatphotos.com/picture/number4851.asp
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Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
When we heard that the Renfrew Ferry was closing, my two pals and I took a trip across the Clyde on the Renfrew Rose. It was February 2010. We had lunch (two pints of lager) in the Ferry Inn then back across to Yoker.
They took the two ferries away soon after and replaced them with a much smaller boat - that was after tinkering with the idea of running an amphibious bus on the route - I think the slipways were too short on low tides for that idea.
Scott McCallum - Glasgow
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
Thank's for that, Scott.
Yes, the "Amfibus" idea didn't come to much. If I remember correctly they abandoned it's trials after a few hours.
Something to do with the slipways needing altered to suit all tide levels and the vessels airbags being triggered
when she hit the slips.
Harbour News:
NEW FERRY ROUTE WILL DOCK AT ARDROSSAN
"The results of the SNP Scottish Government's Ferries Review, announced during the week, produced good news
for Ardrossan. Transport Minister Keith Brown confirmed that a three-way ferry linking Kintyre with Arran and
Ayrshire would dock at Ardrossan Harbour. Fears had been expressed that the port's last remaining commercial
sailing could be lost following strong lobbying from Argyll & Bute Council and South Ayrshire Council, both of
whom favoured Troon for the Ayrshire leg of the route. the3towns recently revealed how Caledonian Maritime
Assets Ltd (CMAL), an offshoot of ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne, had described the port of Ardrossan as
"a problem" during a briefing outlining plans for a new ferry terminal and berths in Brodick.
CMAL intend to create an extra berth at Brodick, and have also revealed they are in discussion with CalMac in
relation to the introduction of two new vessels to service Arran. The latest state-of-the-art ferries have greater
manoeuvrability than those currently in service, which should help address problems in relation to entering
Ardrossan in windy conditions. However, fears remain over the Scottish Government's commitment to retaining
ferry services in the public sector. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has expressed concerns that
routes currently operated by the publicly-owned Caledonian MacBrayne could be privatised, resulting in a poorer
service for travellers and job losses on the ferries".
(source: the3towns archive: 28th December 2012)
ARDROSSAN SEA CADETS' JOHN UP FOR YOUTH AWARD
"Well done to John MacDonald, the officer in charge at Ardrossan Sea Cadets, who has been nominated for the
title of Youth Worker of the Year. John was overwhelmed when he was announced as a finalist in Youthlink
Scotland's National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2013. He was put forward for the accolade by one of his
cadets, Beth Doherty. John told s1ardrossan: "It's quite humbling. I'm shocked and surprised but I'm also quite
chuffed". "I don't do voluntary work for an award, I do it for the young people here; I do it for the Ardrossan
community". Commenting to John on the Sea Cadets Facebook page, Beth said: "You well deserve it! I only did
what everyone else thought! Love you John xxxxxx". John is a former pupil of Ardrossan Academy and has been
involved with the local cadets for more than 20 years. After leaving school in 1972 he joined the Royal Navy,
where he spent nearly 10 years working as a leading marine engineering mechanic based in Plymouth.
The 55-year-old, who is married to Jacquie, is now a community work assistant for North Ayrshire Council.
He dedicates his spare time to running the cadets, organising their events and passing on his maritime skills to
them. John said: "I've been doing this for the last 20-odd years but I never thought of it as something to get an
award for. I do it because I had a great childhood and I wanted other young people to have the same. I could
never get nominated for an award like this if it weren't for the young people. There wouldn't be an award without all of them. I'm so grateful. You look back at photographs and see how they have all changed in their
own special ways. That is the biggest reward I can get".
The National Youth Worker of the Year Awards aims to celebrate and recognise outstanding service and
performance in the youth work sector. John is up against two other finalists in the Youth Worker of the Year
category. The eventual winner, along with the two runners-up, will be presented with trophies and certificates
at a glittering ceremony in March. There will also be an overall Youth Worker of the Year Award chosen from
individual category winners. When asked if he was looking forward to the ceremony, John said: "It's a huge event. I don't know how I'll hold up on the stage - I'll just have to see on the night. It's nice to be recognised and
to get a thank you but It's not about me; It's about the cadets".
The National Youth Worker of the Year Awards Dinner is on Thursday, March 14 at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow".
Well done John and good luck at the awards!
(source: s1ardrossan.com: 7th February 2013)
Yes, the "Amfibus" idea didn't come to much. If I remember correctly they abandoned it's trials after a few hours.
Something to do with the slipways needing altered to suit all tide levels and the vessels airbags being triggered
when she hit the slips.
Harbour News:
NEW FERRY ROUTE WILL DOCK AT ARDROSSAN
"The results of the SNP Scottish Government's Ferries Review, announced during the week, produced good news
for Ardrossan. Transport Minister Keith Brown confirmed that a three-way ferry linking Kintyre with Arran and
Ayrshire would dock at Ardrossan Harbour. Fears had been expressed that the port's last remaining commercial
sailing could be lost following strong lobbying from Argyll & Bute Council and South Ayrshire Council, both of
whom favoured Troon for the Ayrshire leg of the route. the3towns recently revealed how Caledonian Maritime
Assets Ltd (CMAL), an offshoot of ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne, had described the port of Ardrossan as
"a problem" during a briefing outlining plans for a new ferry terminal and berths in Brodick.
CMAL intend to create an extra berth at Brodick, and have also revealed they are in discussion with CalMac in
relation to the introduction of two new vessels to service Arran. The latest state-of-the-art ferries have greater
manoeuvrability than those currently in service, which should help address problems in relation to entering
Ardrossan in windy conditions. However, fears remain over the Scottish Government's commitment to retaining
ferry services in the public sector. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has expressed concerns that
routes currently operated by the publicly-owned Caledonian MacBrayne could be privatised, resulting in a poorer
service for travellers and job losses on the ferries".
(source: the3towns archive: 28th December 2012)
ARDROSSAN SEA CADETS' JOHN UP FOR YOUTH AWARD
"Well done to John MacDonald, the officer in charge at Ardrossan Sea Cadets, who has been nominated for the
title of Youth Worker of the Year. John was overwhelmed when he was announced as a finalist in Youthlink
Scotland's National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2013. He was put forward for the accolade by one of his
cadets, Beth Doherty. John told s1ardrossan: "It's quite humbling. I'm shocked and surprised but I'm also quite
chuffed". "I don't do voluntary work for an award, I do it for the young people here; I do it for the Ardrossan
community". Commenting to John on the Sea Cadets Facebook page, Beth said: "You well deserve it! I only did
what everyone else thought! Love you John xxxxxx". John is a former pupil of Ardrossan Academy and has been
involved with the local cadets for more than 20 years. After leaving school in 1972 he joined the Royal Navy,
where he spent nearly 10 years working as a leading marine engineering mechanic based in Plymouth.
The 55-year-old, who is married to Jacquie, is now a community work assistant for North Ayrshire Council.
He dedicates his spare time to running the cadets, organising their events and passing on his maritime skills to
them. John said: "I've been doing this for the last 20-odd years but I never thought of it as something to get an
award for. I do it because I had a great childhood and I wanted other young people to have the same. I could
never get nominated for an award like this if it weren't for the young people. There wouldn't be an award without all of them. I'm so grateful. You look back at photographs and see how they have all changed in their
own special ways. That is the biggest reward I can get".
The National Youth Worker of the Year Awards aims to celebrate and recognise outstanding service and
performance in the youth work sector. John is up against two other finalists in the Youth Worker of the Year
category. The eventual winner, along with the two runners-up, will be presented with trophies and certificates
at a glittering ceremony in March. There will also be an overall Youth Worker of the Year Award chosen from
individual category winners. When asked if he was looking forward to the ceremony, John said: "It's a huge event. I don't know how I'll hold up on the stage - I'll just have to see on the night. It's nice to be recognised and
to get a thank you but It's not about me; It's about the cadets".
The National Youth Worker of the Year Awards Dinner is on Thursday, March 14 at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow".
Well done John and good luck at the awards!
(source: s1ardrossan.com: 7th February 2013)
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
The Cromarty Rose
Built at Ardrossan in 1987 by MacCrindle Shipbuilding Ltd.
She was built for Seaboard Marine (Nigg) Ltd of Tain in the north-east Scottish Highlands.
Reputed to be the smallest car ferry in the UK. She was built with a passenger capacity of 50,
a two vehicle maximum, a bow ramp and a turntable. Her main purpose was to ferry passengers and
vehicles between Nigg and Cromarty during the Spring/Summer seasons - this she did from 1987 to 2009.
Also known locally as "The Nigg Ferry", it was the only ferry service from the Black Isle.
The service runs right across the opening to the Cromarty Firth in north-east Scotland.
From 2001, after a tendering process, the Cromarty Ferry Company took over the contract and bought her.
The Cromarty Rose was nearly lost when on the night of the 26th October 2006, whilst in Cromarty Harbour,
she was battered with storm-driven waves and swamped with water. However, once the storm had subsided,
they managed to get her engines started, pumped her out and got her going again.
In November 2008 she became the worlds smallest drive-in floating cinema when she was temporarily used
to help launch the Cromarty Film Festival with a showing of The Maggie. At various other times, throughout
the season, she would be used for private evening cruises for parties of up to 50 people.
Doubts started to arise about the future of the service in 2009 following two engine failures and the resignation
of her skipper over concerns about her maintenance standards. On the 16th February 2010 the Cromarty Rose
headed for the Bristol Channel, England, under the command of her new owner - Martin Woolls.
She would be operated by MW Marine and they would put her to good use on their Steep Holm Island service.
The Cromarty Rose became a replacement for The Bristol Queen and renamed The Westward Ho.
She was now a passenger ferry, fully refurbished with her turntable removed and seats installed, taking visitors
out to the Island of Steep Holm in the Bristol Channel.
In Spring 2011 the Cromarty Rose was replaced on the Nigg/Cromarty service by the Cromarty Queen, a vessel
built by Southampton Marine Services at a cost of £500,000. She was built to carry 50 passengers and 4 vehicles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromarty_Rose
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=22987
After The Storm of 2006:
http://www.thecromartyarchive.org/pictu ... er1763.asp
The Worlds Smallest Floating Drive-in Cinema:
Farewell To The Cromarty Rose:
http://www.thecromartyarchive.org/pictu ... er2614.asp
Overnight Berth At Port Ellen Whilst On Her Way To Her New Home:
http://islayseashipping.blogspot.co.uk/ ... -rose.html
Last Stop - Douglas Harbour - Before Arriving At Her New Home:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: ... 745101.jpg
The Cromarty Rose Now Becomes The Westward Ho:
http://www.thecromartyarchive.org/pictu ... er2803.asp
She was built for Seaboard Marine (Nigg) Ltd of Tain in the north-east Scottish Highlands.
Reputed to be the smallest car ferry in the UK. She was built with a passenger capacity of 50,
a two vehicle maximum, a bow ramp and a turntable. Her main purpose was to ferry passengers and
vehicles between Nigg and Cromarty during the Spring/Summer seasons - this she did from 1987 to 2009.
Also known locally as "The Nigg Ferry", it was the only ferry service from the Black Isle.
The service runs right across the opening to the Cromarty Firth in north-east Scotland.
From 2001, after a tendering process, the Cromarty Ferry Company took over the contract and bought her.
The Cromarty Rose was nearly lost when on the night of the 26th October 2006, whilst in Cromarty Harbour,
she was battered with storm-driven waves and swamped with water. However, once the storm had subsided,
they managed to get her engines started, pumped her out and got her going again.
In November 2008 she became the worlds smallest drive-in floating cinema when she was temporarily used
to help launch the Cromarty Film Festival with a showing of The Maggie. At various other times, throughout
the season, she would be used for private evening cruises for parties of up to 50 people.
Doubts started to arise about the future of the service in 2009 following two engine failures and the resignation
of her skipper over concerns about her maintenance standards. On the 16th February 2010 the Cromarty Rose
headed for the Bristol Channel, England, under the command of her new owner - Martin Woolls.
She would be operated by MW Marine and they would put her to good use on their Steep Holm Island service.
The Cromarty Rose became a replacement for The Bristol Queen and renamed The Westward Ho.
She was now a passenger ferry, fully refurbished with her turntable removed and seats installed, taking visitors
out to the Island of Steep Holm in the Bristol Channel.
In Spring 2011 the Cromarty Rose was replaced on the Nigg/Cromarty service by the Cromarty Queen, a vessel
built by Southampton Marine Services at a cost of £500,000. She was built to carry 50 passengers and 4 vehicles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromarty_Rose
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... p?id=22987
After The Storm of 2006:
http://www.thecromartyarchive.org/pictu ... er1763.asp
The Worlds Smallest Floating Drive-in Cinema:
Farewell To The Cromarty Rose:
http://www.thecromartyarchive.org/pictu ... er2614.asp
Overnight Berth At Port Ellen Whilst On Her Way To Her New Home:
http://islayseashipping.blogspot.co.uk/ ... -rose.html
Last Stop - Douglas Harbour - Before Arriving At Her New Home:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: ... 745101.jpg
The Cromarty Rose Now Becomes The Westward Ho:
http://www.thecromartyarchive.org/pictu ... er2803.asp
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Richard
Re: Ardrossan Harbour.
Glensanda
Built by MacCrindle Shipbuilding Ltd at Ardrossan in 1986 - Yard No 437.
Glensanda was not a ship, but a very large ship-loading conveyor belt (pictured below).
MacCrindle's built it for Yeoman's for use at their super-quarry at Glensanda on the Morvern Peninsula.
Once completed it was loaded onto a large barge at Ardrossan and then taken to Glensanda for installation.
Once installed it would be used for loading quarried aggregates onto ships for exporting around the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glensanda
http://www.scottish-places.info/feature ... 18859.html
Ardrossan Harbour Report - 1878:
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
On the evening of Monday 23rd December 1878 there was a large attendance in the Bute Place Hall, Ardrossan,
to hear William Muir esquire of Her Majesty's Customs and party give a concert of carols on behalf of the fund
now being raised to relieve existing destitution in Ardrossan and Saltcoats.
http://www.ardrossanfootballclubs.net/n ... s/1878.htm
Built by MacCrindle Shipbuilding Ltd at Ardrossan in 1986 - Yard No 437.
Glensanda was not a ship, but a very large ship-loading conveyor belt (pictured below).
MacCrindle's built it for Yeoman's for use at their super-quarry at Glensanda on the Morvern Peninsula.
Once completed it was loaded onto a large barge at Ardrossan and then taken to Glensanda for installation.
Once installed it would be used for loading quarried aggregates onto ships for exporting around the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glensanda
http://www.scottish-places.info/feature ... 18859.html
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
On the evening of Monday 23rd December 1878 there was a large attendance in the Bute Place Hall, Ardrossan,
to hear William Muir esquire of Her Majesty's Customs and party give a concert of carols on behalf of the fund
now being raised to relieve existing destitution in Ardrossan and Saltcoats.
http://www.ardrossanfootballclubs.net/n ... s/1878.htm