glasgow

The title is Broomielaw, Glasgow, and I do suppose that is the name of the nearest vessel - but I am not sure. Whatever, she is properly filled, one is tempted to speak of parsimony when it comes to space accorded each of these passengers. However, it seems to be a special occasion.

It appears the name Glasgow has been selected for the first Type 26 frigate, thus regenerating the 'Town' class. No doubt significant politics will play in the selection, no surprise that Scotland came top. it is my opinion that Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and London will follow. I s

20th November, 2016 - a cold, grey day and the old paddler is laid up for the winter at her berth at Glasgow's Science Centre.

The port of Glasgow seen here in the early 1960's. In the foreground are visible the Prince's and Queen's Docks with their north/south/centre basins. In the background the Harland & Wolff and Fairfield Shipbuilding yards with their graving docks. In 1960 the port of Glasgow had a stock turnover

The River Clyde and its bridges at Glasgow

A nice image of the classic, very attractive looking 1959 built 'BROOMPARK' in ice on the St. Lawrence in April 1960, recently picked up on ebay. Print seemed to be a Press photo and there was also a good Kodachrome transparency, but missed out. A very local built ship - by Charles Connell for Den

G.C.N.S.(rtd) as pictured last Wednesday, 23rd July 2014 Of course, now named 'City of Glasgow College' - and note the very large - that is about 50% of it - 'Riverside Campus' replacement going up, due to be completed Summer 2015. With the other city centre building due in Summer 2016, for a total

Great old aerial cutting of the upper part of Glasgow Harbour featuring the berths nearest the City Centre.

A copy of my father's pay slip from the Kerimoana - Sailed as a Fireman on the delivery (maiden) voyage from Glasgow, Scotland to Wellington New Zealand

Kerimoana in Dry Dock at Newcastle after turning back from an attempt to cross the Tasman from Brisbane to Wellington N.Z. due to severe storm and insufficient coal. Hull being cleaned of weeds

Launch of the Kerimoana from Ferguson Brothers, Port Glasgow Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, March 1938

Press Release Photo taken 15 June 1953. Description on the back of the photo First arrivals for the Coronation Naval Review, HMS GLASGOW , flagship of the C-in-C Mediterranean (Admiral the Earl Mountbatten), HMS GAMBIA and HMS MANXMAN

"I see no Ships" Note the tartan car park at the bottom left of the photo

This model has recently been discovered on a recycling skip at a West Highland port! Its name and port of registration are given in the title. Can anyone shed light on the vessel that has been modelled? I presume it represents a 'real' ship, given the care that has been lavished on the model, whic

Strathclyde Fire Training...... `Rock on ` Tommy Towie about to get into the Fire Engine :o)

Bought at second-hand shop along with a bunch of photos that had obviously been in a ring-binder Philotis Built: 1918 Ardrossan SB, Ardrossan Tonnage: 1,037grt Owners: J and P Hutchison Ltd, Glasgow 1935: Nyroca 1942: Sir Walter Venning 1946: Nyroca 1950: Alice Marie 1956: Mairula 1974: Broken up, P

Fuelling astern from RFA Plumleaf. 22 33 S 18 20 W June 4th 1982

From RFA Grey Rover Feb 1986