Largs & North Ayrshire Family History Society

The Society publishes a Journal three times per year. It contains a varied selection of contributions from members, reports of meetings, information on sources of genealogical material, members queries etc.

Issue Number 61 -- Out Now

Table of Contents

Editorial.
Chairperson's Remarks.
S.S. Daphne.
Another New Source - British Militia Records.
Old Largs Photo - THe Main Street.
Major Dan Bonar MBE.
The Landmark - Memorial to the Fife's of Fairlie.
Southern Necropolis.
Mr. Duncan MacMillian's Obituary.
A Very interesting Visit - Smail's Printing Works.
A Tragic Event - Murder in the Family.
The Dunera Boys.
Dalry Parish School Log.
Publications for Sale.
Membership Subscriptions.
Syllabus 2011-2012.

This issues featured article is "S.S. Daphne"

On the 3rd July, 1883, the worst accident on the River Clyde took place at the yard of Alexander Stephens and Sons. That day was the the launch of the "SS Daphne", a 460 ton ship for the Glasgow - Londonderry Steam Packet Company, to carry livestock and pasengers between Glasgow and Northern Ireland. .............