We are very grateful to Bobby Wylie, formerly of Campbeltown Shipyard, for this collection of photos of the Campbeltown-built Defiant LK 371 (Yard No. 79) which was launched in 1987. She was built for Magnus Stewart & Partners of Shetland. These photos were taken during her sea trials. The Defiant…
We are grateful to Bobby Wylie, formerly of Campbeltown Shipyard, for this collection of photographs of the Campbeltown-built Alison Kay LK 57 (Yard No. 82) which was built in 1988 for John D. Anderson and Partners of Shetland. She is still fishing of as the Mizpah LK 173. Campbeltown-built Alison…
Fidelia Launched – 5th Campbeltown 80-Footer. Article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 5th July 1973 about Fidelia PD 94 (Yard No. 15) which was built for James Mair of Peterhead. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. Fidelia Launched – 5th Campbeltown 80-Footer. Article published in the Campbeltown Courier on 5th July…
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:…
We are very grateful to Jan MacDonald, whose father in-law, James MacDonald, was the skipper of the Crimson Arrow, for these photos of the Crimson Arrow towing the Empire Ace into Campbeltown Loch to be broken up. The Crimson Arrow CN 30 was the first fishing boat to be launched…
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…
Shipyard Workers Out – an article published in the Campbeltown Courier, 7th September, 1972. This article takes about a strike that took place at Campbeltown Shipyard in 1972. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. Shipyard Workers Out – an article published in the Campbeltown Courier, 7th September, 1972. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library….
A review of 1971. Image of the Campbeltown-built Aquarian CN 42 (Yard No. 006) published in the Campbeltown Courier, 6th January, 1972. Courtesy of Campbeltown Library. You can view other images of the Aquarian here. Image of the Campbeltown-built Aquarian CN 42 (Yard No. 006) published in the Campbeltown Courier,…
Here are some more “Shipyard” artworks from the P6 pupils of Dalintober Primary School in Campbeltown. The children worked with their class teacher, Elspeth Campbell, to produce some excellent artworks based on photos of the Campbeltown-built Boy Andrew WK 170 (Yard No. 74), which was built for Andrew Bremner of…
