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Columba
Columba at Rothesay in a photo by kind courtesy of Hamish Coutts ABIPP
Built in 1878 by J
& G Thomson at Clydebank
Engines : Simple Oscillating, two cylinders : 53 in x 66 in
Dimensions : 301.4 ft x 27.1 ft.
602 Gross Registered Tons
Regarded as the most
famous and luxurious "Clyde Steamer"
An early steel-hulled vessel and at 301 ft, the largest Clyde steamer
of her time
Operated the Glasgow to Ardrishaig service as part of MacBraynes
"Royal Route" to Oban
Reboilered in 1900
Sold after the 1935 season and broken up at Dalmuir
Columba approaching Rothesay in a photo by kind courtesy of Hamish Coutts
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