Flying the flag: MV Maid of Ashton
The ‘Maids’ were a cheap and efficient way of transporting holidaymakers, commuters and travellers to upper Firth destinations..
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On the Spot: Gavin Stewart
Gavin Stewart is a well-kent face in the enthusiast community and a CRSC member of 20 years’ standing…
❯ Read MoreA Confident Future: AGM report + slide show
After successfully clearing the hurdles of the past year, CRSC can face the future with confidence: that was..
❯ Read MoreWilliamson & McQueen: the Wemyss Bay route
Graeme Hogg’s comparison of the pioneering Clyde steamer books by Captain James Williamson and Andrew McQueen has already..
❯ Read MoreTreasures from the Richard Orr Collection: PS Caledonia, Car Ferries and Cross Channel
The photograph collection recently donated to CRSC by past president Richard Orr includes many scenes from an era..
❯ Read MoreCrashing down on the party at Iona
In the latest of his ‘Confessions of a Cameraman’, Lawrence Macduff recalls how a visit to Iona in..
❯ Read MoreTreasures from the Richard Orr Collection: Doon the Watter and Jeanie Deans
CRSC’s Digital Archive has received another boost, thanks to the generous gift by Past President Richard Orr of..
❯ Read MoreOn the Spot: Kay Hutchison
Kay Hutchison has known the steamers and ferries of the Clyde for as long as she can remember…
❯ Read MoreFlying the flag: PS Marchioness of Lorne of 1935
In the latest in our series inspired by ships’ flags, Malcolm Thomson recalls how he acquired Marchioness of Lorne’s..
❯ Read MoreJohn McNulty talk: report and video
CRSC’s Zoom presentations have been gathering steam over recent weeks, and it was John McNulty’s turn to take..
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No one could ever accuse Eric Schofield of lacking imagination in his cruising choices — as this expanding..
❯ Read MoreJohn Gillies: a versatile Hebridean master
Captain John Gillies spent his early career on the decks of ocean-going bulk carriers, before going home to..
❯ Read MoreCaptain John Gillies: how CalMac crews coped with Covid
As the easing of lockdown restrictions approaches, Captain John Gillies tells CRSC’s Andrew Clark how the coronavirus pandemic..
❯ Read MoreFlying the flag: TS Duchess of Montrose
In the second of our series inspired by name pennants, we focus on the flag which Iain MacArthur..
❯ Read MoreWilliamson & McQueen: a battle for supremacy on the Rothesay route
In the second part of his series comparing the writings of James Williamson and Andrew McQueen, Graeme Hogg..
❯ Read MoreStuart Craig’s Top Ten: The Video
We are delighted to publish the video of Stuart Craig’s ‘Top Ten Favourite Steamers’, which he presented by Zoom..
❯ Read MoreMy Top Ten Favourite Steamers
CRSC’s Zoom meeting on Wednesday features a presentation by Stuart Craig devoted to his ‘Top Ten Favourite Steamers’. The title..
❯ Read MoreThe Final Sailing
John Park was on board Queen Mary in September 1977 for her final day in service as a..
❯ Read MorePresident’s letter to members
This letter from CRSC President Andrew Anderson was sent by email to paid-up members on 31 January. For..
❯ Read MoreVideo of Eric’s KGV presentation
It is with great pleasure that CRSC publishes, for the benefit of members worldwide, a video recording of..
❯ Read MoreA lucky legacy of the ‘Lord’
CRSC has been gifted a deck chair from the 1891 Lord of the Isles. It may well be..
❯ Read MoreA Policeman’s Lot
Colin Tucker uncovers two stories by the Lewis-born policeman Norman Morrison, who painted a vivid picture of life..
❯ Read MoreFlying the flag: DEPV Talisman
In the first of a series inspired by ships’ flags, CRSC member James Gallaher recalls how Captain Sween..
❯ Read MoreHow Eric brought ‘King George’ back to life
CRSC sailed into new waters on 13 January 2021 with Eric Schofield’s superb Zoom presentation. Having to re-think..
❯ Read MoreWilliamson and McQueen, pioneers of Clyde steamer literature
The writings of James Williamson and Andrew McQueen were published a century ago and more, but are far..
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