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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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Union Steamship Company of New Zealand

The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, was one of the largest customers of Henry Robb shipbuilders, and indeed ordered some 23 ships from the Leith Shipyards.

U.S.S.Co_FlagThe flag of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand. Flown with great distinction for many years on the companies fine ships.

 

launch-of-mv-kaitoa

Launch of the M.V.KAITOA from the Leith Shipyards, another of the ships bound for New Zealand after she is fitted out and has done her trials in the River Forth.

 

m.v.Pateena-Sydney-1970

 

The M.V.PATEENA see here at Sydney Harbour, Australia

 

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