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Glen Rosa


Builders: J & G Thomson Ltd Clydebank 1893

Propulsion type: Paddle compound diagonal

Owners: Glasgow & South Western Railway, London Midland Scottish Railway,The Caledonian Steam Packet Co Ltd

Service dates: 1893 - 1939

Tonnage: Gross 306

Comments:

Not to be confused with the P & A Campbell steamer of the same name, this robust steamer had a passenger capacity of 1035 and was used for excursion work and the winter runs for the Arran mail service. She later sailed on many routes including Ayr, Troon, Ardrossan, Wemyss Bay, Millport and Rothesay. She was the last survivor of the old Glasgow & South Western fleet and lasted until she was withdrawn from service in 1938. She was laid up in the Albert Harbour, Greenock and scrapped the following year.


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