We are grateful to Jock Kerr for bringing this fine photograph of the Guardian Angell LK 535 (Yard no 91) to the archive It was taken during her sea trials in Campbeltown Loch in 1992. We think that it may have been taken by local photographer, Gordon Hunter. The Guardian…
We are very grateful to Mark Vesey of the Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre for sending us these photos, which are part of the George Coull Collection. They are images of the Maggie M MBE SH 170 (Yard no. 81) which was commissioned by Robert Mainprize of Scarborough and was built…
Dinner invitation to celebrate the launch of Fife Skipper David Smith’s Campbeltown-built fishing boat, the Argonaut IV KY 157 (Yard No. 32) in May 1976. The dinner was held at the Craw’s Nest Hotel, Anstruther, hence the “Craw’s Nest Stuffing”. Courtesy of Leslie Howarth. Argonaut IV KY 147 (Yard No….
This article, “Breakthrough Order for Campbeltown” was published in the Campbeltown Courier on 4th Sept 1987. This was at the time of the launch of the Defiant LK371 (Yard No. 79). Defiant was built for Skipper Magnus Stewart and Partners of Shetland in 1987. There is also mention of the…
The second stern-trawler built at Campbeltown Shipyard will be launched next Thursday from the Trench Point yard, 10 weeks after the first, Crimson Arrow, slid into Campbetown Loch watched by a gallery of pressmen, official guests and townspeople. The launching on Thursday of the second trawler – as yet unnamed…
We are very grateful to Jim Smith, formerly of Campbeltown Shipyard, for allowing us to share his collection of photos from his time at the yard. Read more about Jim here. Sunbeam LK 335 (Yard no. 76) at the time of her launch. Photo courtesy of Jim Smith. Sunbeam…
This article about the crew of the Campbeltown-built Connaught II FR 131 (Yard no. 75) trying out new Mullion flotation suits, comes courtesy of Bobby Wylie. We’re trying to establish which publication this came from. Connaught II’s crew go for Mullion – 1987. Article Courtesy of Bobby Wylie. Related Images:…
Here is an article ‘Shetland’s record year’, published in Fishing News, in November 27, 1987 which features a photograph of Campbeltown built Adonis LK 172 (Yard no. 70) commissioned and built for D. Cummings, Shetland, in 1985. Article and photos by Jim Nicholson. Courtesy of Bobby Wylie. Article “Shetland’s record…
Two articles of interest in Fishing News related to Campbeltown-built boats, the Be Ready and the Donevale II. Celebration dinner for first winner of award Shetland Skipper, Theo Fullerton of the 80ft. ‘Be Ready’ has been chosen as the first winner of Fishing News’ Young Skipper of the Year Award….
Safe passage and good fishing with your new vessel. This article was published in Campbeltown Courier c. 1986 and comes to us courtesy of Leslie Howarth. “Another Success for Campbeltown Shipyard” talks about the Campbeltown Shipyard 87′ boat design and about the launch of the Ardent II INS 127 (Yard…
