Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Ship Event

Friday, September 16, 1853 @ 1200 		THE CONTEST (Built in 1853 at Ardrossan) Own Page

THE CONTEST was launched by Barr and Shearer, Shipbuilders, Ardrossan
Ship's locationArdrossan, Firth of Clyde, Scotland)Gross Tonnage1119

   When Barr and Shearer, Shipbuilders, Ardrossan, built and launched the ship “THE CONTEST” on 16th September 1853, it was the largest ship to be built in Scotland at that time.

   Among those present at the launch were : - Earl and Countess of Eglinton, Earl and Countess of Buchan and Mr. E. H. J. Crawford, M.P.

   “THE CONTEST” was a ship of 1119 tons