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The Loftsman
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Fight or Flight
“Davy woke to a warm and strange bed. He couldn't imagine where he was or what had gone wrong. There was a creaking noise that...
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The Loftsman
Dec 13, 20201 min read
MV Kamona Ship No 377
She was another tough little ship for the New Zealand market to be owned by the USSC of NZ. MV Kamona she would be registered in...
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The Loftsman
Dec 10, 20201 min read
MV Kaimai Ship No 448
Launched in June 1956, MV Kaimai was another ship ordered from the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, she was a fine looking sturdy...
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The Loftsman
Oct 8, 20202 min read
Leith-Built Ships, Vol. II, Leith Shipyards 1918 to 1939
I am very pleased to be able to tell you that the book is now being worked on by the publishers and is now available at a special...
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The Loftsman
Aug 13, 20201 min read
Leith Built Ship - SILVIO
SILVIO Ship No 358 was the fourth ship in what was a large order for ships to be built in the Leith Shipyards of Henry Robb. The order...
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The Loftsman
Jun 19, 20201 min read
Leith Built Ship – MV KAITOA
KAITOA Ship No 443 was another fine ship ordered by the USSCo, Ltd of New Zealand, She was launched May 1956 The twin screw cargo ship...
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