John Gillies: a versatile Hebridean master
Captain John Gillies spent his early career on the decks of ocean-going bulk carriers, before going home to..
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Captain 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: T. S. 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: D.E.P.V. 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..
❯ Read MoreFerry News Update
The latest edition of Scottish Ferry News, compiled by John Newth, is available here. It covers all known..
❯ Read MoreCome Cruising On King George V
CRSC invites ship enthusiasts of all persuasions to attend a Zoom meeting on the evening of Wednesday 13..
❯ Read MoreHIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 on CRSC media
Timetabled services decimated. Holiday bookings cancelled. Non-essential travel banned. It has been a tough year. Welcome to our photographic round-up..
❯ Read MoreWhen John Goss captured Talisman
Far from being diminished by the passage of time, Talisman’s reputation continues to rise — such is the..
❯ Read MoreWish you were here: postcards from Stornoway
John Park continues his exploration of picture postcards showing ships and scenes associated with a particular route. Following..
❯ Read More‘Of course I’ll marry you!’
One of the photographic collections that CRSC is fortunate enough to have been bequeathed is the steamer collection..
❯ Read More‘Review 2016’ reveals a bumper year of activity
The long-awaited Review 2016 will soon be dropping through the post-box of CRSC members. The 128-page volume gives..
❯ Read MoreBook review: ‘From the Clyde to St Kilda’
Iain MacLeod applauds Donald Meek’s new study of McCallum, Orme & Co: a company which long stood in..
❯ Read MoreMore treasures from the Iain MacArthur Collection
Welcome to the latest of CRSC’s ‘Members Only’ posts, designed to add value to your annual CRSC subscription. Following a..
❯ Read MoreAll tickets please (23)
Have you joined CRSC? You can do so for just £10 by clicking here — and you’ll receive all..
❯ Read MoreZooming in on a virtual success
With a paid membership approaching 580, the most since more than a decade ago, CRSC is riding high..
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