Talk:Alexander Robertson & Sons

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Some times one comes across a beautiful Wiki page, and this is one such page (user:alexandermacpherson) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexandermacpherson (talk • contribs) 22:18, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with image of Charlotte Elizabeth
Hi, I can assure you this is my own photograph. I don't have time to edit it (slow computer), but will do so later.

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Updates Nov 11 2009
John, Thanks for all the corrections and advice. (Robertsonsyard (talk) 19:30, 12 November 2009 (UTC)).

work
This page needs work. It has redundancies and is generally inconcise. Plus a general history of yachting has no place here. Maybe we should start the History of Yachting article? With a focus on New York, Boston, Newport, Cowes, Kiel, perhaps Le Havre and obviously the River Clyde. We could use what is here and also my timeline of rating rules here. Nuttyrave (talk) 11:19, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

History
I agree, and thanks for the editing. The section was included to place the detailed story about one small yard into a wider historical context, so that readers could appreciate roughly where the yard fitted into the general history of yachting on the Clyde. Please feel free to use any of the section in your new entry on the History of Yachting. Robertsonsyard. Robertsonsyard (talk) 07:02, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

Update
Working on a database to try and capture the history of all boats built at Robertson's Yard and so far, have been able to account for 480, out of 500. Currently looking into the more detailed histories of the foremost wooden yachts built there (15-metre, 12-metre, oceangoing cruiser/racers, 8-metre, 6-metre). Information on any of the boats, especially the ones still sailing, would be greatly appreciated. Contact can be made via robyardsb@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks Robertsonsyard (talk) 06:12, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

SY Nahlin
The article refers to the SY Nahlin as being built by Robertson and Sons. I have found this vessel from the correct period, but it is indicated to have been built by another firm.

--The past is best left remembered. (talk) 20:01, 3 January 2012 (UTC)

SY Nahlin's TENDER
The entry indicates the TENDER was built at Robertson's Yard, not the actual S Y Nahlin (which was built at J Brown's on the Clyde). Robertson's Yard specialised in building tenders (motor boats, lifeboats, owners motor launch, sailing dinghies etc) for larger yachts/ships (over 120 ft) which were usually constructed in the big shipyards further up the Clyde.

Tender: Robertson's Yard Boat No 186. 30', 6 ton, Owner's Motor Launch: double skin mahogany; 2 cabins; electric lighting; 35 bhp Thornecroft engine. Built for the Steam Yacht Nahlin, owned by Lady Yule of Glasgow. The 296' SY Nahlin was built in 1930 by John Brown & Co Clydebank and designed by G L Watson & Co. Robertson's Yard also supplied a Crew's Tender, which was boat No 187.

Robertsonsyard (talk) 23:56, 4 January 2012 (UTC)

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