TWO MORE FOR SHIPYARD – Article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 25th October, 1973, about two new orders: one from Albert Smith of Anstruther for a boat that was to be built as the Renown KY 257 and another, from Bobby Baird of Peterhead, which for some reason never…
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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…
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!…
Shipbuilding – A Tradition Revived by Leslie Howarth. An Article published in the Campbeltown Courier Centenary supplement, 5th July 1973. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. Shipbuilding – A Tradition Revived by Leslie Howarth. Published in the Campbeltown Courier Centenary supplement, 5th July 1973. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. Related Images: Related posts:…
SHIPYARD BEGINS THE YEAR WELL. This article is about a new boat order for Campbeltown Shipyard. The commission came from Tommy Sutherland of Hopeman. The boat was to be built as the 75′ Mary Croan INS 231 (Yard No. 20). The article was published in the Campbeltown Courier on 25th…
“AJAX” LAUNCHED. This article is about the launch of the Ajax INS 82 (Yard No. 012) which was commissioned and built for Skipper Willie Campbell of Lossiemouth. She was the second 80 footer built at Campbeltown Shipyard, the first was built the same year for Willie’s brother, Andrew ( The…







