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Martin Hughson collection

Hughson, Martin
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An archive consisting of assorted documents and images relating to Neilston-born engineer John Robertson, the Comet steamship, and the history of marine engineering in the 19th century. Its contents include correspondence, photographs, articles, written notes, copies of records from other repositories and newspaper cuttings.
Title:
Martin Hughson collection
Reference number:
2708
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
COL
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
UnrestrictedCopyright: Unknown
General notes:
This archive of research material was collected by local author Martin Hughson, as the basis for his book "John Robertson, Engineer: Designer of the Comet's Engine", which was published in 1989. East Renfrewshire's Heritage Service was delighted to receive this collection from Mr. Hughson in 2012, the bi-centenary year of the launch of the Comet steamship.
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Language:
English
Record number:
9264716
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