The Golden Years of the Clyde Steamers, 1889-1914 by Alan Js Paterson
The 1890s were the heyday of the Clyde steamer. As the new railways systems established railway after railway on the great river, competition came from the new steamer fleets that provided a lavish transport service that competed with coastal traffic. This book recounts the story of both the railway's invasion of the coast services and the rival steamer fleets which included some of the most famous ships of their kind ever built - MacBrayne's "Columba" and "Iona", the Turbine Company's "King Edward" and railway vessels such as the "Glen Sannox", the "Duchesses" and the "Waverley". The book also weaves social background and humour into the narrative.
Alan Paterson wrote numerous books on the Clyde and Galsgow. He died in 2001. His two books on Clyde steamers covers the period 1864-1914 and are regarded as classics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780859765510 |
| ISBN 10 | 0859765512 |
| Title | The Golden Years of the Clyde Steamers, 1889-1914 |
| Author | Alan Js Paterson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Donald Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-11-13 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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