Flying 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..
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How 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..
❯ Read MoreFerry News Update
The latest edition of Scottish Ferry News, compiled by John Newth, is available here. It covers all known movements..
❯ Read MoreA new ‘Swift’ for Windermere
The debut of an impressive new excursion boat on Windermere suggests that, while the number of passenger-only ships..
❯ Read MoreOn the Spot: Graham Lappin
Graham Lappin has won a wide following in the enthusiast community and far beyond through his highly respected..
❯ Read MoreWish you were here: postcards from the Uig triangle
John Park views the Uig triangle through the prism of picture postcards which have documented the route’s development over..
❯ Read MoreDozens of historic images restored
CRSC is digitising a magnificent collection of display photographs, many of them offering unparalleled insight into the golden..
❯ Read MoreSuperb ‘King George V’ enlargement
CRSC is selling high-quality enlargements of one of the greatest of all steamer photographs. This limited edition shows..
❯ Read MoreFerry News summary June-September
The June-September edition of Scottish Ferry News, compiled by John Newth, is available here. It covers all known..
❯ Read MoreAll tickets please (22)
Have you joined CRSC? You can do so for just £10 by clicking here — and you’ll receive all..
❯ Read More2021 Calendar, DVD and Photo Offer: wow!
CRSC members are enjoying a bumper autumn, with Review 2019 newly arrived by mail and plenty of other..
❯ Read MoreReview 2019 is here!
The annual CRSC Review has been despatched to all paid-up members. Review 2019 provides a comprehensive survey of..
❯ Read MoreStill paddling on the River Dart
Despite the travails of Maid of the Loch and Waverley in the west of Scotland, one paddle steamer..
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