{"product_id":"9781849955782-robb-caledon-leith-division-1965-1984","title":"Robb Caledon 1965–1984","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeith-Built Ships Volume 4\u003cbr\u003eFeatures histories of some great ships, including the two largest and most powerful ocean-going salvage tugs of the day. Includes the decline of the last shipbuilder at Leith and accounts of the industrial unrest and strife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeith Built Ships Volume 4: Robb Caledon 1965–1984 by R.O. Neish is a detailed maritime history book documenting the final era of large-scale shipbuilding on Leith’s waterfront in Scotland. This volume of the acclaimed Leith Built Ships series focuses on the Robb Caledon shipyard during a period of major industrial change, global competition and the eventual decline of British shipbuilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering ship numbers 495 to 535, built between 1965 and the yard’s closure in 1984, the book explores the evolution of modern ship design, specialist vessel construction and the economic pressures that led to the end of shipbuilding in Leith. It highlights how technological adaptation and skilled craftsmanship helped the yard remain competitive in an increasingly challenging global market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated study features notable vessels such as the powerful ocean-going salvage tugs Lloydsman and SA Wolraad Woltemade. Also noted are ferries, hospital ships and specialist working vessels that served worldwide. Many Leith-built ships played significant roles in events such as the Icelandic 'Cod Wars' and the Falklands War, demonstrating their importance in both commercial and military maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also captures the human story behind the shipyard, drawing on first-hand accounts from workers, engineers and seafarers who built and served on these vessels. It celebrates the skill, innovation, and dedication of Leith’s shipbuilding community during its final chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for those interested in Scottish maritime history, industrial heritage, and naval engineering, this volume preserves the legacy of Leith’s world-class shipbuilding tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41835205263457,"sku":"9781849955782","price":17.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_37473870.jpg?v=1762057888","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781849955782-robb-caledon-leith-division-1965-1984","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}