Caledonia McBrayne Story Ian McCrorie
Thu, Feb 8th 2007 at 12:00 am - 2:00 am
Gourock Rotary was throughly entertained by an excellent presentation by Ian McCrorie on the Clyde Steamers and in particular the history of Caledonia McBrayne. Ian had some very old slide taking us back to The American Civil War. The Confedirates bought Clyde Steamers for their speed to break the river blockades. Unfortunately none of their purchases made it across the Atlantic to take part. Clyde Steamers were also use in both World Wars by the armed forces. The steamers really had their day in Victorian times and the Clyde was very popular. Times however progress, or should I say recess, and the only steamer left on the Clyde is the Waverly.
Related pages...
Inverclyde Tourist Group
Hearing Dogs for The Deaf, Margaret Arthur
Rescue 177 Air Sea Rescue
Alan Beck of Caladon
Men's Health
Suez 50 Years On Tom McDougall
Central Station by Bill Ure
Inverclyde Tourist Group
Charles Young Chief Executive of The Greenock Medical Aid Society
Frank Alexander Royal Observer Corps
District Governor Catherine Stewart Visits the Club
An Experience on the Amazon Hope 2 medical ship.
"Have A Go"
Council Meeting 12/02/2009
more Includes Note of Coastal Pathway Project.