Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Ship "James" of Campbeltown launched at Ardrossan

From "The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald" dated 18th November 1960

From the files of 100 years ago.
1860

Mr. Russell, Shipbuilder, launched a ship, the "James" of Campbeltown.
She was 63 feet in length and could carry up to 100 tons.
The carpenters met in Mrs. Jamieson's Railway Hotel, Ardrossan, to celebrate the occasion.