Ruth Patterson
A blog about Henry Robb's Ltd. Shipbuilders and repairers from 1918 to 1984 at Leith.
All comments, corrections and extra information very welcome as this blog is the starting point towards my writing a book about the yaird, the workers and the ships of Robb's.
My personal interest? The Henry Robb who started the firm was my great grandfather.
Henry Robb Shipyard
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Bruce Partington’s memories of Robb’s 1962-72
Recently I was contacted by Bruce about his time at Robb’s and here are some of his memories which I hope may also trigger some from other Robb’s workers, or come to their attention so that they can get in … Continue reading →
Posted in British Shipbuilding, Henry Robb, Leith Shipbuilding, Robb's Ships, Scottish Shipbuilding, Scottish Shipyards, Shipyards
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Tagged 1962-72, ABDUL MALIKI, Alan Wishart, Alec Williamson, Andrew Brown, ANTARCTIC SURVEY VESSEL, ARO, Assistant Foreman Joe Paterson, ASTRO, ATHENIAN, BP, Bruce Partington, Calcutta, Clarke Paterson, Dave Cunningham, Dave Cunningham Craneman, Dave Hume, Dave Hume driller, Deputy Head Foreman Robert Aitchison, diesel cargo, diesel tug, Donald Wren, Eigamoiya, ELDER DEMPSTER, ELLERMAN WILSON LINE, Francis McEwan, George Ewan, George Ewan Loftsman, George Fox, George Ingles, George Ingles Caulker, GEORGE OHIKERE, George Robinson, GRAB DREDGER No. 485, HAMBLE, helicopter support ship, J McKinnon, J. McKinnon Shipyard manager, Jimmy Cox, Jimmy Cox Edinburgh Monarchs, Jimmy Cox speedway rider, Jimmy Cox Welder, Jimmy Findlay, Jimmy Leask (Maverick), Jimmy Linton, Jimmy Russell, Jimmy Russell Loftsman, Jimmy Toner, Joe Paterson, John Conafrey, John Conafrey Loftsman, John Cooper, John White, John White Burner, Journeyman Alec Williamson, Journeyman Andrew Brown, Journeyman Donald Wren, Journeyman George Fox, Journeyman George Robinson, Journeyman Jimmy Leask (Maverick), Journeyman Jimmy Linton, Journeyman Jimmy Toner, Journeyman John Cooper, Journeyman Paddy Brookes, Journeyman Peter Quinn, Journeyman Teddy Toner, Journeyman Tommy Hughes, Journeyman Willie Coates, Journeyman Willie Salmon, Journeyman Willie Sproule, Journeyman Willie Stirton, Kenny Brodie, KILLINGHOLME, LIGAR BAY, LLOYDSMAN, MEDITERRANIAN, Nauru, Nigeria, Paddy Brookes (ex Barrow), Peter Quinn, Plater Head Foreman Jimmy Findlay, PORT TUDY, RFA BACCHUS, RFA ENGADINE, RFA HEBE, Robb Caledon, Robert Aitchison, Robert Dignan, RS BRANSFIELD, SALERNO, SALMO, SANGRO, Shell Mex, Shipwright Head Foreman Tom Dick, SILVIO, SOFLUMAR, SORRENTO, SPEEDWAY, survey vessel, Teddy Toner, the biggest tug in Europe, Tom Dick, Tommy Hughes, Tommy Rae, Tommy Rae Burner, Tony Angelosanto, TRIBENI, UNO, Vickers Barrow, Vosper Thornycroft Southampton, Willie Burgess, Willie Burgess Plater, Willie Coates, Willie Salmon, Willie Sproule, Willie Stirton
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