Wreck of "Charlotte Dundas", at Tophill, Lock 10

Maker
John Aitken
Production date
Circa 1860
 Description
Two men are looking at the hull of the "Charlotte Dundas" of which little remains apart from the ribs. There are wooden sheds with pantile roofs on the south bank and two industrial chimneys appear on the north side, which is below the level of the canal.
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Department
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Maker
Production date
Circa 1860
Subject place
Lock 10/Forth and Clyde Canal/Camelon/Falkirk area
Subject notes
The Charlotte Dundas was designed by William Symington and built at Grangemouth. In 1803 she towed two loaded ships along the Forth and Clyde Canal from Castlecary to Port Dundas, against a strong wind, making her the first working steamship in the world. However, concern over the wash led to a ban until 1828.
Accession number
P11491

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