The Ferguson shipyard ships that nobody talks about
The shipyard at the centre of Scotland's ferries saga has a longer story that is seldom told.
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The shipyard at the centre of Scotland's ferries saga has a longer story that is seldom told.
The shipyard at the centre of Scotland's ferries saga has longer story which is seldom told.
Today marks the 120th anniversary of the first launch after four brothers took over a Port Glasgow shipyard
Museum Notebook: The ill-fated dredge that blew up, killing crew 3 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read Kaione after the explosion, 28 March 1929. Photographer: T H Whetton. Whanganui Regional Museum Collection Ref: W-S-Aux-020 Whanganui Chronicle By: Sandi Black In the early 20th century the Whanganui harbour was booming but in danger of falling behind. The Wanganui Harbour Board wanted to accommodate increasingly large ships but the approach and port basin were too shallow and the port equipment was aging. In May 1914 the WHB borrowed £150,000 ($24 million in 2020) for improvements, includ...