Henry Robb Shipyards | The Loftsman

Apr 16, 20211 min read

Fight or Flight

“Davy woke to a warm and strange bed. He couldn't imagine where he was or what had gone wrong. There was a creaking noise that...

Dec 13, 20201 min read

MV Kamona Ship No 377

She was another tough little ship for the New Zealand market to be owned by the USSC of NZ. MV Kamona she would be registered in...

Dec 10, 20201 min read

MV Kaimai Ship No 448

Launched in June 1956, MV Kaimai was another ship ordered from the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, she was a fine looking sturdy...

Oct 8, 20202 min read

Leith-Built Ships, Vol. II, Leith Shipyards 1918 to 1939

I am very pleased to be able to tell you that the book is now being worked on by the publishers and is now available at a special...

Aug 13, 20201 min read

Leith Built Ship - SILVIO

SILVIO Ship No 358 was the fourth ship in what was a large order for ships to be built in the Leith Shipyards of Henry Robb. The order...

Jun 19, 20201 min read

Leith Built Ship – MV KAITOA

KAITOA Ship No 443 was another fine ship ordered by the USSCo, Ltd of New Zealand, She was launched May 1956 The twin screw cargo ship...