This large format leaflet for Thames Launch Works is here on the online archive thanks to David Tod of Anstruther. Thames Launch Works, which was based on Eel Pie Island in Twickenham, built a 40″ steel hulled fishing vessel, the Gleaner CN 284, for Campbeltown Skipper, Cecil Finn. Thames Launch…
We’re grateful to former Campbeltown Shipyard draughtsman, Jim Smith, for allowing us to include this “Campbeltown 87″ brochure with the vessel specifications for the renowned 87” Seiner/Pair Trawler. Circa 1985/6. Jim Smith at the Top Skippers’ Choice drop-in session – Campbeltown Town Hall, 1st July, 2019. Courtesy of Jan Nimmo….
We are delighted to be adding first of two archive collections of photos given to us by skipper, David Tod, of Anstruther. These photos are of his Campbeltown built boat, St Adrian KY 245 (Yard No.2) built in 1970. Inside Campbeltown Shipyard – 1970. Photo courtesy of David Tod. Inside…
It was an absolute pleasure to meet skippers, Colin Murray (Arktos II KY129, Yard No. 45) and Ronnie Hughes (Mairead KY150, Yard No. 50) earlier today at the The Scottish Fisheries Museum. Both men come from a long line of fishing families. I’m really grateful to David Tod, skipper of the…
Jim Smith, who worked in the drawing office at Campbeltown Shipyard, has sent in theses scans of extracts from an article written by James McBeth for the Daily Record, Friday, February 1987. The article focuses the building of the Sunbeam INS 68 (Yard No. 77) which as commissioned by skipper,…
Hi Folks, I have put the following list of names, dates and vessel types together for the boats built at Campbeltown Shipyard Ltd, based on various sources, so please feel free to comment if it’s not a 100% accurate or needs adding too. I’ll be adding vessel dimensions too but…
