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Ring Netters in Girvan Harbour, c.1956-1960

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Ring netters in Girvan harbour, c.1956-1960.

Boats identified are: 'Carrick Lass', BA109, owned by Robert L. Greig, 21 tons. She was built in 1940s and later registered in 1946 as BA109, then GY537, LO167, RX167, LT136 then SN90. 'Erica II', BA26, owned by McGreath Brothers, 26 tons. 'Annabelle', BA155, owned by Bob McIlwraith, 16 tons. 'Margaret Stephen', BA251, owned by Peter Stephen, Girvan. She was the first boat built at A.Nobel's boatyard, Girvan. She later became 'Star of Hope', CN262 then 'Wild Rover', BW21.

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Filed Under: Boats, Harbours Tagged With: 1950s, 1960, Annabelle, BA109, BA155, BA251, BA26, Carrick Lass, Erica II, Girvan, Margaret Stephen, ringnetter

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