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PS Sultana
Built in 1868 by Robertson and Co
Engines : Simple diagonal, 49 in x 54 in by W King and Co
Dimensions : 188.1 ft x 18.3 ft
198 Gross Registered Tons

Sailed for Captain Alex. Williamson on the Kyles of Bute trade
Reboilered in 1886
Sold to the GSW Railway in 1891 and put on the Holy Loch run
Sold in August 1896 to Captain John Williamson
Sold in July 1899 to the Lochfyne and Glasgow Steam Packet Company
Ran from Glasgow to Ardrishaig with various calls
Sold once again in March 1900 to a private owner at Cherbourg, France
Understood to have been scrapped in 1907.

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