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Sunday, January 18, 1863 @ 0900 		Own Page

Capt. McGowan of Saltcoats appointed Commander of new ship for Calcutta trade

From "The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald" dated 18th January 1863

Mr. McGowan, Saltcoats, a gentleman of considerable nautical experience, has been appointed commander of a new ship built at West Hartlepool for the Calcutta trade.