Plaque in memory of William Symington
Maker
Unknown
Production date
Early 20th Century
Description
Plaque set into the wall. "To the Memory of William Symington born October 1763 he constructed the Charlotte Dundas the first steamboat fitted for practical use. Dying in want he was buried in the adjacent churchyard March 22nd 1831. This tablet is placed here by the right Hon Sir Marcus Samuel Lord Mayor 1903'
This photo is not scanned. You can see the original in the Archives in Callendar House
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