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The Club Steamer – PS Duchess of Hamilton

During the 1890s and early 1900s heyday of the Clyde Fortnight regattas, the Caledonian Steam Packet Company’s elegant paddle steamer, Duchess of Hamilton – launched this day in history, 1890 by William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton – was a popular … Continue reading

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Gaun yersel!

Recent developments in the cry wolf, tug of love, not in my back yard – then, in mine please! – no, mine thanks! saga of the high-and-dry 1864 Sunderland built clipper ship, City of Adelaide, rather passed me by of … Continue reading

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The Weekend Watson – Warrior

A very large Victorian or Edwardian steam yacht would rarely be something for just a weekend. These early “superyachts” were true ocean thoroughbreds, and had consequent tales to tell. The G.L. Watson designed Warrior was no exception, and one of … Continue reading

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Steam Yacht Racing

“Organised steam yacht racing on the Clyde there is happily none. At the same time, there is many an impromptu ‘dust-up’ when a pair of friends with boats known to be pretty well matched happen to come alongside of each … Continue reading

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