Leith Shipyards
A history of the Ships built at the Henry Robb Shipyard in Leith, Scotland. Also a testimony to the men who built the Ships and to all who sailed in them.
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I am building a model of the M V British coast Length 63" to be powered with twin 12 volt motors. I would be grateful for any info so as to get as many details of the ship in the right perspective.
i worked in robbs from 1975-1984 also took part in the occupation of the yard in its last weeks.i was a shipright along with barry booth who has put some photos on here im the one with the bright red hair, that was in my david bowie days ha ha have so many memories of robbs my dad worked there too as a platers helper for many years i have a few photos too which i will be sending in this is a great website for all who worked in robbs and to remember those great days......
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My late father served on HMS Ness in 1942 and am looking to make a model of it
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