Ayr harbour 1906
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georgersweir
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Ayr harbour 1906
This unnamed paddle steamer is entering Ayr harbour in the early 1900s. Perhaps one of our seafaring members can identify the PS.
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Re: Ayr harbour 1906
By chance, I found a picture in a book on Old Glasgow and the Clyde that identifies the paddle steamer in this postcard as the PS Benmore.georgersweir wrote:This unnamed paddle steamer is entering Ayr harbour in the early 1900s. Perhaps one of our seafaring members can identify the PS.
"Built for Robert Campbell, for whom she sailed until 1885, Benmore sailed on the Glasgow to Kilmun service. Upon sale to Captain Buchanan, she maintined her original route before being transferred to the Broomielaw to Rothesay run. She also undertook excursions from Ayr."
Another photo of the Benmore, with a bit more of its history, is available here.
I'm still saving up for a signature.