Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

New Ardrossan-built ship "Robina" completes her trials

From "The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald" dated Friday 5th June 1964

From the files of 50 years ago.

5th June 1914

Last Thursday the new twin screw passenger steamer "Robina" which was built at Ardrossan, satisfactorily completed her trials on the measured mile off Skelmorlie.

On board were Mr. Hector McNeal (Chairman of the Ardrossan Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Coy), Mr. E. Aitken-Quack (Managing Director of the Ardrossan Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Coy), Mr and Mrs Pratt Cordingley, Mr and Mrs W. Arthur Turner, Mr. Stanley, Miss Clements and Mr D. Casebourne.