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The Loftsman
Jun 13, 20211 min read
My guest post on talesbeforebedtime
I would like to thank Shelley Fallows at Tales before Bedtime for the opportunity of a guest post on her blog. I am really grateful to...
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The Loftsman
Jan 8, 20211 min read
SS Palmella Ship No 233
SS Palmella, built by Ramage & Ferguson, Ltd., Leith in 1913 and owned at the time of her loss by Ellerman Lines, Ltd., Liverpool, was a...
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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
Dec 9, 20201 min read
TSMV Kopara Ship No 268
She was built for Richardson and Co of Napier New Zealand in 1938 by Henry Robb Ltd of Leith. Length 193.10 Breadth 35.80 Depth 11.65 GRT...
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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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