A MacBrayne Album

In 1851 G.&J. Burns sold their West Highland steamer services to David Hutcheson & Co. When David Hutcheson retired in 1878, David MacBrayne took the company over and renamed it, Ever since MacBraynes has been an integral part of life in the West Highland and islands of Scotland.

About the author

Iain Quinn lives in Glasgow and has written numerous books on Clyde and the ships that once sailed the river and the Firth. He has utilised his own collections to illustrate the two centuries of Clyde shipping since the Comet first steamed from Glasgow.Alistair Deayton is a well known author and an acknowledged expert on West Coast steamers. He has written numerous books on the subject including the hugely important Directory of Clyde Paddle Steamers. He lives in Glasgow.

Summary

In 1851 G.&J. Burns sold their West Highland steamer services to David Hutcheson & Co. When David Hutcheson retired in 1878, David MacBrayne took the company over and renamed it, Ever since MacBraynes has been an integral part of life in the West Highland and islands of Scotland.

Product details

• Authors: Alistair Deayton, Iain Quinn
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2010
• EAN: 9781848684287
• ISBN: 978-1-84868-428-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 231 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 386 g
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Ships; Schottland