FIDELIS TAKES TO THE SEA and A “dressed over-all” Fidelis II – an article and a photograph from the Campbeltown Courier, both published on 3rd March, 1978 (Courtesy of Campbeltown Library). The article is about the launch of Fidelis II FR 319 (Yard No. 39) which was built at Campbeltown…
Yvonne’s a smasher. This is an article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 4th November, 1977, is about the launch of the Challenger II PD 212 (Yard. No. 37), an 85 foot trawler which was commissioned for Andrew Strachan and Bill Innes of Peterhead. The boat was launched by Yvonne Strachan,…
ON THE WAY IN! “Vón Voyage” at Launch of Trawler. This is an article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 8th July, 1977, about the launch of the Vón TN 381 (Yard. No. 36), an 87 foot trawler which was commissioned for Peter Nolsoe & Partners, Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The…
Campbeltown Built Boat Makes Record – An article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 5th August, 1976. This article talks about Skipper David Smith of Anstruther and his Campbeltown-built boat, Argonaut IV ,and how he broke the record for a New Seine Net Record Price of £12,351. Courtesy of Campbeltown…
Campbeltown Yard – Christens 2nd Fishing Boat for Ireland. Article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 25th March, 1976. This article talks about the launch of the Crimson Dawn W 119 (Yard No 30) which was built at Campbeltown Shipyard for Sean O’Driscoll of Dunmore East, Ireland. Courtesy of Campbeltown…
Article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 22nd January, 1976 about the launch of Campbeltown Shipyard’s first 80 foot boat built for an Irish skipper. Marden D 372 (Yard No. 29) was built for Dennis O’Connor of Castletownbere, Co. Cork. She was decommissioned in 2006. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. Article…
MISHAP AT LOCAL YARD – article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 27th November, 1975. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. The article is about an accident which happened during the preparations for the launch of the Emma Thomson. Donald McLellan, a joiner at the yard, was flown to hospital in Glasgow,…
“ANDROMEDA” LAUNCHED. Article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 13th February, 1975. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. The Andromeda I INS 167 (Yard No. 22) was built at Campbeltown Shipyard in 1975 for Jim Campbell and Partners of Lossiemouth (Hamish McKenzie and Hamish McPherson). She was decommissioned in 2002. “ANDROMEDA” LAUNCHED….
YARD TO BUILD OIL WORK BOATS – IF MEN ARE AVAILABLE – article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 12th December, 1974. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. YARD TO BUILD OIL WORK BOATS article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 12th December, 1974. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. Related Images: Related posts:…
SHIPYARD CAN EXPAND – WILL OIL LET IT? – article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 24th August 1974 – courtesy of Campbeltown Library. SHIPYARD CAN EXPAND – article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 24th August 1974 – courtesy of Campbeltown Library. Related Images: Related posts: Yvonne’s a Smasher!…
