The LoftsmanJun 13, 20211 min readMy guest post on talesbeforebedtime I would like to thank Shelley Fallows at Tales before Bedtime for the opportunity of a guest post on her blog. I am really grateful to...
The LoftsmanJan 8, 20211 min readSS Palmella Ship No 233SS Palmella, built by Ramage & Ferguson, Ltd., Leith in 1913 and owned at the time of her loss by Ellerman Lines, Ltd., Liverpool, was a...
The LoftsmanDec 10, 20201 min readMV Kaimai Ship No 448Launched in June 1956, MV Kaimai was another ship ordered from the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, she was a fine looking sturdy...
The LoftsmanDec 9, 20201 min readTSMV Kopara Ship No 268She was built for Richardson and Co of Napier New Zealand in 1938 by Henry Robb Ltd of Leith. Length 193.10 Breadth 35.80 Depth 11.65 GRT...
The LoftsmanOct 8, 20202 min readLeith-Built Ships, Vol. II, Leith Shipyards 1918 to 1939I 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...
The LoftsmanAug 13, 20201 min readLeith Built Ship - SILVIOSILVIO 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...
The LoftsmanJun 19, 20201 min readLeith Built Ship – MV KAITOAKAITOA 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...