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Ringnetters in Harbour, Campbeltown, c.1950s

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Ringnetters in harbour, Campbeltown, c.1950s.

From right: 'Amy Harris', CN249; 'Acacia', CN56; 'Florentine', CN197; 'Falcon', CN97; 'Stella Maris', CN158, and 'Escallonia', CN110.

'Amy Harris' and ''Florentine' were both built in Fraserburgh while 'Acacia' was built in Portavogie, 'Falcon' in St Monans, and 'Stella Maris' in Fairlie.

'Florentine' was built by Nobles boatyard, Fraserburgh, in 1932 for Walter McConnachie. She was named after the owner's daughters, Flora and Christine. She was later renamed 'Misty Morn' and reregistered TT92, SY87, and CY41.

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Filed Under: Boats, Harbours Tagged With: 1950s, Acacia, Amy Harris, Campbeltown, CN11o, CN158, CN197, CN249, CN56, CN97, Escallonia, Fairlie, Falcon, Florentine, Fraserburgh, Misty Morn, Portavogie, St Monans, Stella Maris, Walter McConnachie, West Coast

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