They Once Were Shipbuilders

The first in a series about the almost-forgotten part played by Leith in the UK's truly great maritime heritage. It is a complete history of the ships built at Leithy from c. 1850 until the end of World War I.

About the author

Ron Neish is a proud shipbuillder who is still active in shipbuilding and well qualified to tell this fascinating story.

Summary

This is a complete history of the ships built at Leith from c. 1850 until the end of World War I and features the shipyards that eventually became the Henry Robb Shipyard including S&H Morton, Ramage & Ferguson, Cran & Somerville and Hawthorns & Co

Product details

• Authors: R. O. Neish
• Publisher: Whittles Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9781849954433
• ISBN: 978-1-84995-443-3
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 182 mm x 243 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 360 g
• Illustrations: illustrated with c. 35 b/w photos and drawings
• Series: Leith-Built Ships
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Ships; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous