Gypsy Queen steamer on Forth & Clyde Canal

Maker
J Stevenson
Production date
Circa 1926
 Description
The 'Gypsy Queen' steamer, with a full passenger load, sails on the Forth and Clyde Canal. A group of women look on.

This photo is not available as a scanned image. You can see the original in the Archives in Callendar House.

Object detail

Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
Circa 1926
Subject place
Forth and Clyde Canal/Bonnybridge/Denny area
Subject notes
The 'Gypsy Queen' was launched in 1905 in Paisley and was the largest boat to sail on the canal. She sailed on excursions from Port Dundas in Glasgow to the countryside at Craigmarloch (near Kilsyth) where James Aitken, her owner, had built a large tea room.
Accession number
P13587

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