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1949 The first boat to be built on Kerrera for close on 25 years was launched, a 24-foot motor launch, to be used by her owner, Mr. G. C. Harbinson, Ardentrive Farm, Kerrera, to ferry stores and supplies from the mainland.<ref>The Scotsman 2 December 1949</ref> | 1949 The first boat to be built on Kerrera for close on 25 years was launched, a 24-foot motor launch, to be used by her owner, Mr. G. C. Harbinson, Ardentrive Farm, Kerrera, to ferry stores and supplies from the mainland.<ref>The Scotsman 2 December 1949</ref> | ||
1951 The shipyard was sold for the fifth time in its history. The sale included 12 acres of land, the slipways, offices, and several steel framed workshops, and other buildings, and was purchased for £560 by Marine Craft | 1951 The shipyard was sold for the fifth time in its history. The sale included 12 acres of land, the slipways, offices, and several steel framed workshops, and other buildings, and was purchased for £560 by Marine Craft Constructors (Dundee) Limited. The plant, machinery, and stores were sold by auction in lots.<ref>Paisley Daily Express 26 May 1951</ref> | ||
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Commercial Bank Buildings, Oban
1947 Oban Bay Shipyard Limited was incorporated, with capital of £17,000, to carry on business as ship and yacht builders, repairers, and engineers.[1] The shipyard at Ardentrive, on the island of Kerrera, was taken over from the West Highland Slipway Co.[2]
1949 The first boat to be built on Kerrera for close on 25 years was launched, a 24-foot motor launch, to be used by her owner, Mr. G. C. Harbinson, Ardentrive Farm, Kerrera, to ferry stores and supplies from the mainland.[3]
1951 The shipyard was sold for the fifth time in its history. The sale included 12 acres of land, the slipways, offices, and several steel framed workshops, and other buildings, and was purchased for £560 by Marine Craft Constructors (Dundee) Limited. The plant, machinery, and stores were sold by auction in lots.[4]
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Sources of Information
- National Records of Scotland BT2/25505