tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11243248255397971412024-03-17T19:58:48.533-07:00Leith Built ShipsA 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.Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.comBlogger618125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-89227520989712164532023-10-08T07:48:00.010-07:002023-10-08T07:48:54.021-07:00Leith Built Ships, Vol-4- Robb Caledon (Leith Division)<p> </p><p>Hi, fellow ship enthusiasts! I have some exciting news to
share with you all. My latest book, "Leith Built Ships Vol-4," is now
available for pre-order directly from the publishers! I couldn't be more
thrilled to bring you another volume in this series that explores the rich
history of shipbuilding in Leith.</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In this fourth instalment, I delve into the fascinating
world of the shipyard known as Robb Caledon, specifically focusing on the Leith
Division. This shipyard holds a special place in the maritime history and
heritage of Leith, and I've worked hard uncovering its stories about the ships
and the men who built them, not forgetting the thousands who sailed or served
on a Leith Built Ship.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Throughout the pages of this book, you'll embark on a
journey through time, exploring the rise and fall of Robb Caledon in Leith.
From its resulting merger or takeover depends on your point of view to the
closure in 1984, I've meticulously researched and documented the triumphs,
challenges, and innovations that shaped this iconic shipbuilding town.<o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KrFYMNd40AYWbYXGzJrzq3R8d9fTOkO5bZNd3vF3PvZZEEs6FhOwIwE_5Cw2aIQRKzkoNdQsfMTNqOEliPY_YWBY34vG3hDIvlE1KeYGIoDQiw1wq9ZkYUauyBv7bZXrIWExTuvw4GXtJ5XCd-ls4hUZ-TpeKRaoFl1RUXsQ6ccE_VKsPhrP5ryNZ5I/s2953/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%204%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2953" data-original-width="2083" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KrFYMNd40AYWbYXGzJrzq3R8d9fTOkO5bZNd3vF3PvZZEEs6FhOwIwE_5Cw2aIQRKzkoNdQsfMTNqOEliPY_YWBY34vG3hDIvlE1KeYGIoDQiw1wq9ZkYUauyBv7bZXrIWExTuvw4GXtJ5XCd-ls4hUZ-TpeKRaoFl1RUXsQ6ccE_VKsPhrP5ryNZ5I/w283-h400/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%204%20cover.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /><div><p class="MsoNormal">The magnificent ocean-going salvage tug <i>Wolraad Woltemade</i> in
dry dock in Singapore.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">One of the things I'm most excited about is the inclusion of
captivating photographs and illustrations that bring the ships and the shipyard
to life. These visuals not only enhance the storytelling experience but also
allow you to truly appreciate the intricacies and craftsmanship involved in
constructing these remarkable vessels.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of you who
have supported me on this writing journey. Your enthusiasm and encouragement
have been invaluable, and I can't thank you enough for your unwavering support.
Pre-ordering a copy of "Leith Built Ships Vol-4" can be done directly
through the publishers at <a href="https://www.whittlespublishing.com/Robb_Caledon_Leith_Division_1965%E2%80%931984" target="_blank">Whittles Publishing</a>, just click through the link to
be taken right to the book.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I'm truly honoured to have the opportunity to share this
book with you, So, if you're as passionate about shipbuilding and maritime
history as I am, I invite you to pre-order "Leith Built Ships Vol-4"
from the publishers today. Let's embark on this incredible journey together and
celebrate the enduring legacy of Leith's shipbuilding industry.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for joining me on this adventure, and I can't wait
to share this book with you soon!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-74329127474865958162023-06-12T13:08:00.000-07:002023-06-12T13:08:31.992-07:00MV IONA P&O Cruises to Norway<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdGfasoXs6BdqI9qd7CFVEJGxvVvTdEZiq5TYbX0dchU66szpSLZwb85FyyxO3eqfWGJFO4BHExndyeh958br4aRVE7IKZDxoUz1P-v6hEPaF3pR3TeLXhsAy_RrQV_MuRbzFhnPGeP_yr5VfPd_1hEfmZyE-Hyg1VFBqhJAlgTvF6Dnk1bY-ePmz/s4032/MV%20IONA%20berthed%20at%20Stavanger,%20Norway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdGfasoXs6BdqI9qd7CFVEJGxvVvTdEZiq5TYbX0dchU66szpSLZwb85FyyxO3eqfWGJFO4BHExndyeh958br4aRVE7IKZDxoUz1P-v6hEPaF3pR3TeLXhsAy_RrQV_MuRbzFhnPGeP_yr5VfPd_1hEfmZyE-Hyg1VFBqhJAlgTvF6Dnk1bY-ePmz/w300-h400/MV%20IONA%20berthed%20at%20Stavanger,%20Norway.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><b>MV <i>IONA</i></b> Berthed at Stavanger, Norway, its the middle of April and the weather was incredible.<p></p><p>You can see more great images on <a href="https://www.theloftsman.com/post/mv-iona-to-norway" target="_blank">theloftsman</a> website.</p><p><br /></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-52197621341045745492023-06-12T12:41:00.001-07:002023-06-12T12:41:06.851-07:00Leith Built Ships, Volume-IV<p> Hi all,</p><p>If you are wondering when the next volume is due to be published then I am reliably told you need hold your breath for just a little bit longer.</p><p>It will be out soon, keep checking back and I will also be letting the world know when it is to be published.</p><p>Thanks for your patience.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixvVsGYu5jtoe0YiJCjAZvMqwdwU2Od8gtCX5LXV7CEfbKDkuqbCD9PUdo4CscczRgujKsQ3pgRx0HWOKQct1YTuESUZAeOTh0uKKA122k7KfJc_joKODTDJRCLTEEJKw2YeDO9jovcXMk17aQPHP58aimQ3_wcsM5USkmhf6bXIq5tJaOTMexqCK/s5133/Nosing%20into%20the%20ice%20edge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3412" data-original-width="5133" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixvVsGYu5jtoe0YiJCjAZvMqwdwU2Od8gtCX5LXV7CEfbKDkuqbCD9PUdo4CscczRgujKsQ3pgRx0HWOKQct1YTuESUZAeOTh0uKKA122k7KfJc_joKODTDJRCLTEEJKw2YeDO9jovcXMk17aQPHP58aimQ3_wcsM5USkmhf6bXIq5tJaOTMexqCK/w400-h266/Nosing%20into%20the%20ice%20edge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the days long before Boaty McBoatface this was the Leith built RSS Bransfield, you will be able to read all about her in the new Leith Built Ships, Vol-IV coming to a good bookshop near you soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Image by <span style="text-align: left;">Graham Mawdsley)</span></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-34558601430541930792023-05-01T08:32:00.002-07:002023-05-01T09:09:23.063-07:00Portsmouth Navy Base<p> A few weeks ago I had reason to visit the Portsmouth Navy Base, having a good look around at the museum ships was a treat, having never really had the time in the past.</p><p>It was good to get up close (or as close as they would let us) to one of the many vessels that I have worked on in my time.</p><p>The aircraft carrier HMS <i>Queen Elizabeth</i> was in dock and just to see the parts that I was involved in building was a great experience.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0WVYse5rdekmp4UuDbXUMHNQeU1Mcugv1-02zg6a4rjMx2gSAg-IudATrf38mPs18NtUel574oCRmeGJEvjiqMQIfi31D8CsaENsPc9NF6WcONvoRJK6bK3WSng9XND-GT5Yhc41p4WlEefAvAnjy26fLDLhmxXonghhPSVOrzYyor6sa0OWjogJ/s4032/HMS%20QE%20Ramp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0WVYse5rdekmp4UuDbXUMHNQeU1Mcugv1-02zg6a4rjMx2gSAg-IudATrf38mPs18NtUel574oCRmeGJEvjiqMQIfi31D8CsaENsPc9NF6WcONvoRJK6bK3WSng9XND-GT5Yhc41p4WlEefAvAnjy26fLDLhmxXonghhPSVOrzYyor6sa0OWjogJ/w300-h400/HMS%20QE%20Ramp.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Nice view bow on showing her ramp (ski jump) and the overhanging port Sponson.<p></p><p>Always great to be able to see the ships that you worked on, and very impressive she is.</p><p>For more on my visit to the south coast ports see my <a href="https://www.theloftsman.com/post/south-coast-ports" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><p>This one is a whole lot older than HMS <i>Queen Elizabeth</i>, HMS <i>Victory</i> is the oldest commissioned ship in the Royal Navy. (No I was not around when she was built)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnpEaWmlBpLDm7gH5NUTULB_FNQ1HYSNiBjXa-CtA7D3mMvbjAcNkpwp0mv0yYzojo4zNtNLb27TauMndcckyC03g27ZPNOZo6SHr1YNrLdr6VN8K-ucjrCXBjg1oJgfgAct_FzQK37Id8QDkOy_I4lW6H1kV_DY7JTEwTIR1L_zcPsO0sBALwOXO/s4032/HMS%20Victory%20Stern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnpEaWmlBpLDm7gH5NUTULB_FNQ1HYSNiBjXa-CtA7D3mMvbjAcNkpwp0mv0yYzojo4zNtNLb27TauMndcckyC03g27ZPNOZo6SHr1YNrLdr6VN8K-ucjrCXBjg1oJgfgAct_FzQK37Id8QDkOy_I4lW6H1kV_DY7JTEwTIR1L_zcPsO0sBALwOXO/w300-h400/HMS%20Victory%20Stern.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>HMS <i>Victory</i> showing the amazing ships carpentry around her elaborate stern, fantastic work for the shipwrights of the day.</p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-59340358942206260622023-02-06T11:27:00.006-08:002023-06-12T12:42:43.728-07:00"Write with Ron"<p> </p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Are you an aspiring maritime writer? 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHz3xxKJOAzIG36gmW0Q_T8qSl5mRvf5ruAgQl5anlwST-PNrG-gxWG3LuAB1EK6DCv43YK1YD51ZITP7FLl5M3RQ8hGBLCUk5GYLRUAUsldoe56_sBeEEkvvdzXxPul_9pT7p7NmMp6lQQJIngpn8N-FEsTqGahbOfXMP92fqjzgfrLWc2ZCUfc9/s2835/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%203%20-Henry%20Robb-cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2835" data-original-width="2008" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHz3xxKJOAzIG36gmW0Q_T8qSl5mRvf5ruAgQl5anlwST-PNrG-gxWG3LuAB1EK6DCv43YK1YD51ZITP7FLl5M3RQ8hGBLCUk5GYLRUAUsldoe56_sBeEEkvvdzXxPul_9pT7p7NmMp6lQQJIngpn8N-FEsTqGahbOfXMP92fqjzgfrLWc2ZCUfc9/w284-h400/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%203%20-Henry%20Robb-cover.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0tKvcl-GVclNL97uPxTnEpFmwdgmS3YdTkROJ8-Dzonu4wp2Lhz9LreaQCsSkHiIbjtFLFl7qYBVraZJZjApGfZEE30YEix1bIxfNR7JF9hn5WFtx3EXkgBI25LLE-B7SddchdIjUEMfrLECQvx_QoCB7zxWvjs6FMnwjfjKLTzzMSCqeIeghBuT/s2338/Henry%20Robb,%20Shipping%20Today%20&%20Yesterday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtf-x2Sfbe2c-xDiK1idVr8U5mltMMuH0lM9AP6H6GVBzg8ZogwxKXBEIV-8Vt0eDhAyBC289NmSybzsqTMNS9O4PBCkT3Jz1h6DCAAa57SCaciGnDMFX0HilQ5grwqaeECKqNOoxRRWtIzXsI5i4r8nz_5XKBwkPswNo7JM_uirtYy8gFplyLGsNT/w480-h640/scotsman-story-02.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-5171701213402553812023-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:002023-01-01T08:00:11.015-08:00All the best for 2023<p> Happy & Prosperous New Year to all, may 2023 turn out to be a fine year, should you aspire to write a book this year then contact <a href="https://www.theloftsman.com/post/be-a-published-author" target="_blank">Ron</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Henry-Robb-Ltd-1945-1965-Leith-Built/dp/1849955077/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1672588621&refinements=p_27%3AR.+O.+Neish&s=books&sr=1-1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2835" data-original-width="2008" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmmzGYP2CMy2XzRkKRRNYjlwWzQ0Gn2IknUyZzkcFYjNWi_VXUPt81JeIXTRgtbq1Spv-fQ-0IIQbew5ROgYEc-f27s5-GtBNPkPJ6FyDIXLrcx4RpLsxUaWkdsiGes56Bd_qt0x28kL8FaM5QLE6P7trg3b6Maaob9UZghl4kf3egYp5-RIpzcsj/w284-h400/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%203%20-Henry%20Robb-cover.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-15374817811996683782022-12-03T06:52:00.002-08:002022-12-03T06:52:47.572-08:00Write with Ron<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“How would it feel to be a published author”<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I now have 4
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Have you
been unsure where to begin<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 39.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Is it a
natural fear keeping you back<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 39.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A fear of
failure, of not being good enough<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 39.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A fear of
being stung, as previous attempts have cost you money with no book at the end<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 39.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lack of
time, too busy or just procrastination<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 39.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Are you
scared of criticism or the negative opinions of others<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 39.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Perhaps
you just have a lack of knowledge which you can learn<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Most writers can
finish the book that needs to be started. You could be one of these writers and
you can have your book completed.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">It is within your
reach, with some application and good guidance, you can do it.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Don’t be the one who
says I done a book once, never got it finished. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">We all have our
story; you are the only person stopping your book.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Working with a
trusted team, I have produced books to a high standard, that I would never have
thought possible.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been asked to speak on many podcasts,
had my first book launch that attracted many people. Now I have had 2
non-fiction books on an Amazon best-sellers list.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I am now looking to
pass on the knowledge gained over many years and through many mistakes made, to
help you to write and produce your own book.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Just like me, what
you once may have thought impossible, can be achieved as you write with Ron.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The old saying is
very true that with my help, if I can do it then, so can you.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>I’ve decided to put together a brand-new beta ‘Client
Acquisition’ program to help writers to use my proven and tested methods to
produce your own book.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>This is going to be a powerful transformation of you as
the writer. With my method, you will produce your own book. I guarantee by the
end of my training you will have a wonderful completed book, ready for upload
to Amazon.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>And as one of the first five pioneers, I am going to
thank you by creating everything bespoke and customised, just for you.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>You’re going to get direct, one-to-one access to me and
we’re going to tackle every problem you have together.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Once this program is complete, I will be charging far
north of £3000 and it won’t include my personal one-to-one time or customised
attention at anywhere near the level you’re going to get.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14mqtaYZrQbUAxF_L-nAErM6S6Ll6PISIQgSuGLeAiAShWPavCTKNB72sdP-awfWMNvZY1DlHQj10N9rWoCeOxJuJTl184loQNll83rsE4IsZL1Bzj-csQLXF9XO1gXCzWn2xqc1IsOyKcG9h-6EuqyPCQ1dn8YXhubQ60JAHqnoNABxYpWVIWPGB/s940/Cover%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14mqtaYZrQbUAxF_L-nAErM6S6Ll6PISIQgSuGLeAiAShWPavCTKNB72sdP-awfWMNvZY1DlHQj10N9rWoCeOxJuJTl184loQNll83rsE4IsZL1Bzj-csQLXF9XO1gXCzWn2xqc1IsOyKcG9h-6EuqyPCQ1dn8YXhubQ60JAHqnoNABxYpWVIWPGB/w400-h335/Cover%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">This new program to
help you write and have edited then published book on Amazon, is being offered
at a fraction of the eventual price. Your book can be fiction or non-fiction,
it is your book and your choice. Your royalties and your copyright.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">If you wish to have
your own book, then do not hesitate, or put this off any longer.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Nothing will change
unless you act.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Join with the authors
who have trod this path before you.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>If you are serious
and really want that book, then contact me, either here or through my own
website at </b><a href="http://www.theloftsman.com/"><b>www.theloftsman.com</b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Please no
timewasters, I can only work with people who are serious, I need people who are
committed, passionate and who really want to be a published author. Get in
touch with me now, to begin your own book journey, follow my course step by
step, completing all tasks and you will have your book published on Amazon,
that I can guarantee.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>I am looking forward
to working with you, remember the time to do this is right now.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I have done this; I
can show you how.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmUwdwswD3cRrvdCFXf4lEOlTKV_pYCFly8DXptKfoTlobzHuNsrMJJmt_ltFwOjdrdIUNo5dGoXRLcJbqqiuSQuiAzhrYZbvm-7Xj-6EPBgXs0m6fq386W4MuRNdnPELJNdP-T6whovNlxAqa90NgLdrW0duOmABdkAX_pLF48-PTXA7TZnVVsyO/s2953/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%201%20Cover.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2953" data-original-width="2092" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmUwdwswD3cRrvdCFXf4lEOlTKV_pYCFly8DXptKfoTlobzHuNsrMJJmt_ltFwOjdrdIUNo5dGoXRLcJbqqiuSQuiAzhrYZbvm-7Xj-6EPBgXs0m6fq386W4MuRNdnPELJNdP-T6whovNlxAqa90NgLdrW0duOmABdkAX_pLF48-PTXA7TZnVVsyO/w284-h400/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%201%20Cover.JPG" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Some people wish it
would happen, some want it to happen, while some make it happen. Contact me
now.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></b></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-48102930369672683992022-11-19T06:33:00.000-08:002022-11-19T06:33:09.013-08:00Scot II sails once more, as a fine model<p>I am very pleased to be able to tell everyone that the project to save the oldest ice-breaking tug on the Historic Ships register (U.K) is now back on. They have had a lot of problems, not to mention challenges due to Covid and other reasons.</p><p>To start the project off a nice new model of the ship has been made and we can see her in this image being trialed on the Isle of Skye.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeTvG221YRzOmEV8hQm_6CWs1B9dX3rk8uu8ciitfYo2wPFCjlI6dzyw6EJgiNNFhK6fbReGPogagdNrwhvyk8pUhavG55BDxBtP8dzRG4sNg15VcKbaHOWD0QsGJV6gKrhYzbMhA36l4od8shqtKdeRMttTJYs10dPlOqqHR6OTdsps3JM2wy9zd/s2048/Scot-II-Model-on%20Trials.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1628" data-original-width="2048" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeTvG221YRzOmEV8hQm_6CWs1B9dX3rk8uu8ciitfYo2wPFCjlI6dzyw6EJgiNNFhK6fbReGPogagdNrwhvyk8pUhavG55BDxBtP8dzRG4sNg15VcKbaHOWD0QsGJV6gKrhYzbMhA36l4od8shqtKdeRMttTJYs10dPlOqqHR6OTdsps3JM2wy9zd/w400-h318/Scot-II-Model-on%20Trials.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Things are still at an early stage and with any luck I will be able to keep you all updated of progress on my Blogs and website, so please keep checking back. If you feel you can offer any help them also please contact me through the <a href="https://www.theloftsman.com/contact" target="_blank">website </a> </p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-79030445266815991352022-11-18T12:23:00.002-08:002022-11-18T12:23:48.712-08:00A good read for the Holidays<p> Hi, With any luck you will have read my first novel "Fight or Flight" if so then you have to read the 2nd in the trilogy. Black or White is just a real good rollicking adventure tale, and is perfect for getting through some of the holiday times.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNwC0k_1lpmwd2VDZU44Us7zT1BqF5w-485gcflsUvpQTDDMvSzsdvvZDallXNfIvNUNf1DHI7L2sn4gcV6tqxof1qGVhJ7zYAyxr9eQiI1rbUNGzop8I_AixOLMK7dO3NornmuYhci0-gGdlOSPZpmKuAK7b_uD9NAoJPIL9VQB2N5aUNes3-RuL/s940/Cover%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNwC0k_1lpmwd2VDZU44Us7zT1BqF5w-485gcflsUvpQTDDMvSzsdvvZDallXNfIvNUNf1DHI7L2sn4gcV6tqxof1qGVhJ7zYAyxr9eQiI1rbUNGzop8I_AixOLMK7dO3NornmuYhci0-gGdlOSPZpmKuAK7b_uD9NAoJPIL9VQB2N5aUNes3-RuL/w400-h335/Cover%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-2088678353204874502022-11-03T08:53:00.002-07:002022-11-03T08:53:42.666-07:00Amazon best-sellers list-Leith Built Ships, Vol-II<p> Hi folks,</p><p>Really made up, to find <b>another</b> of my books has made it onto the Amazon Best-Sellers List. </p><p>Check out -</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/books/279460/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_books" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2835" data-original-width="2008" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwVUHxj3JAoPUpvXcb1YE2Np1HH5s3rALouOj1OfBNeAIQWCZwELfNfl6aSM3i7cW71B29MvQGbMSRGHm2TH4r0LzV28VF-VI4PK15ommEkzVYJUMA6NA46fEJZKg3XcJrvbLQFF2DeA5HRPIBUIBfyyQGOvYAoKCi_iOYUxrOB7OfWa_gyRsRNU2I/w284-h400/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%202%20-Leith%20Shipyards-cover.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/books/279460/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_books">Amazon.co.uk Best Sellers: The most popular items in Boat Building</a> Number 26 on the best-sellers list</p><p><br /></p><p>Many thanks to all who have shown an interest or purchased one of my books, let's see how high up the list it can go.</p><p><br /></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-69444903019420012792022-10-22T08:45:00.000-07:002022-10-22T08:45:13.831-07:00T'was Xmas Day in the Workshop!<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Yes Folks, hate to mention
it, but Xmas 2022 is only a couple of months away.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">What better than a good book
or two, even three or more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">You will find my 4 books in
the series on Ships Built at Leith, through all good bookshops worldwide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Or from the publishers at <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whittlespublishing.com/They_Once_Were_Shipbuilders">They Once
Were Shipbuilders: Leith-built Ships, vol. 1: R O Neish: 978-184995-443-3 -
Whittles Publishing</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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my 2 Fictional Maritime Novels, such as <b>Fight or Flight</b> or <b>Black & White</b> –
find them at<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fight-Flight-Stuart-Adventure-Adventures/dp/B095Q61X2S">Fight
or Flight: A Davy Stuart Adventure (The Davy Stuart Adventures): Amazon.co.uk:
Neish, R O: 9798505143629: Books</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-White-Stuart-Adventure-Adventures/dp/B09HL2HSHN">Black
or White: A Davy Stuart Adventure (The Davy Stuart Adventures): Amazon.co.uk:
Neish, R O: 9798483048985: Books</a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQ2pILHON_tresTZxKNkxHBx-Txf79CO7wGoUrNS6DIe3faIykuGntCForUkGl9K5OoA7KRdaTM1d41hSBFekZd2kdR0tEcG9rmus4cONyvNiIM7V5GQc_q5bwcwKlelWwrlu-3bVSaG5wVL9pD0ii3uaERpei6TSxE_Op_F0IXZxAOkJ2J_x-zQ2/s706/Leith-built-Ships-Vol-2-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQ2pILHON_tresTZxKNkxHBx-Txf79CO7wGoUrNS6DIe3faIykuGntCForUkGl9K5OoA7KRdaTM1d41hSBFekZd2kdR0tEcG9rmus4cONyvNiIM7V5GQc_q5bwcwKlelWwrlu-3bVSaG5wVL9pD0ii3uaERpei6TSxE_Op_F0IXZxAOkJ2J_x-zQ2/w284-h400/Leith-built-Ships-Vol-2-cover.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-87912947688746799342022-08-19T14:02:00.001-07:002022-08-19T14:02:48.965-07:00Leith-Built Ships, Vol-III<p><b> Hi all,</b></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Very pleased to be able to tell you that the third in the series of books on the many ships built at Leith, Edinburgh's port in Scotland, is to be published on Tuesday 23rd August.</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcMUqsfxuOy6V9V9MbfdGneW7b7Fx_TCU2bw69j4j1umxqgvwIGnM8mbvoQnGa2wR8caX-M2RPeUds4iyhue9avHMKcEsTN0zB4AoACH6FICvGMtNL36q8iCDr6xVgAHv5mIGVrL-SK3yEA-h8e9SeGieq0A_d2ZT6mItfghQ4A4DX7TOaTEE9O-3/s2835/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%203%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2835" data-original-width="2008" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcMUqsfxuOy6V9V9MbfdGneW7b7Fx_TCU2bw69j4j1umxqgvwIGnM8mbvoQnGa2wR8caX-M2RPeUds4iyhue9avHMKcEsTN0zB4AoACH6FICvGMtNL36q8iCDr6xVgAHv5mIGVrL-SK3yEA-h8e9SeGieq0A_d2ZT6mItfghQ4A4DX7TOaTEE9O-3/w284-h400/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%203%20cover.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p>Purchase from the <a href="https://www.whittlespublishing.com/Henry_Robb_Ltd_1945-1965" target="_blank">publishers </a>or most good bookshops, along with Amazon</p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-29991042311229311472022-06-27T12:12:00.002-07:002022-06-27T12:12:59.456-07:00Bustler Class Rescue Tugs-New Book Out Now<p> We hope you like the new book and think you will agree the wait has been worth it.</p><p>The new Bustler Class Rescue Tugs book is out now, from the publishers and you should also be able to get it at all good book stores from next week.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.whittlespublishing.com/Bustler_Class_Rescue_Tugs">Bustler Class Rescue Tugs: R O Neish: 978-184995-504-1 - Whittles Publishing</a></p><p><br /></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-25122313834307819032022-05-08T03:19:00.003-07:002022-05-08T03:19:46.882-07:00Leith-Built Ships, Volume-III<h1 style="text-align: center;"> Not long to wait</h1><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOpS-RGU6Pcmoqj2tvNejnCgaBC-Q5VrWuj8RIydmbHKCM7BylDgZzz63ik1ZYtrbR8hmNAslI9SbrrjP8CtoJUBCMMVVz7uKV1fFPhThjkaOp8NuHhnzrJKmTfpXDlfqE7sSEBPRwcc5uhN9dUG3BmfbrlVi_Qq1fB4rqO0MA1p4w8C3gESg_gLs/s2489/Leith%20III%20flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="1749" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOpS-RGU6Pcmoqj2tvNejnCgaBC-Q5VrWuj8RIydmbHKCM7BylDgZzz63ik1ZYtrbR8hmNAslI9SbrrjP8CtoJUBCMMVVz7uKV1fFPhThjkaOp8NuHhnzrJKmTfpXDlfqE7sSEBPRwcc5uhN9dUG3BmfbrlVi_Qq1fB4rqO0MA1p4w8C3gESg_gLs/w281-h400/Leith%20III%20flyer.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-85937757445332613302022-04-30T01:34:00.002-07:002022-04-30T05:04:31.210-07:00<h1 style="text-align: left;"> </h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Double book launch June-2022</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hi folks, just to make you aware if you did not already know
that my Bustler Class Rescue Tugs book has been pushed back to now be published
at the same time as the long-awaited Leith-Built Ships Vol-III.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Both books are now to be published in June 2022, so look out
for more news as publication date gets closer, as the author I thank you all
for your continued support and patience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLCd-NhTBUzmuaL9CTrHWnWuE5e6n9Tw-20bWqUApALmT2_Z6snOta79uMWzjcV4tUmCqcWuk-y_Etj23tFDYqBPv6zRugr2KwbgsmXFYCuMwSnICXKh77Soocst9PavNsbxdiSJxf94U2-mtKC5A6S45mM_LN9-Euqr6_stQa93DFgu8RGy4m8Tb/s2835/Bustler%20Class%20Rescue%20Tugs-Cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2835" data-original-width="2008" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLCd-NhTBUzmuaL9CTrHWnWuE5e6n9Tw-20bWqUApALmT2_Z6snOta79uMWzjcV4tUmCqcWuk-y_Etj23tFDYqBPv6zRugr2KwbgsmXFYCuMwSnICXKh77Soocst9PavNsbxdiSJxf94U2-mtKC5A6S45mM_LN9-Euqr6_stQa93DFgu8RGy4m8Tb/w284-h400/Bustler%20Class%20Rescue%20Tugs-Cover.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>The new Bustler Class Rescue Tugs book will be published June-2022<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGeIIzF_N7ynn_dFiM1Dg5zH4kd2CVfoIElx2F0G-Q2fEFdMCeAZY6lo8VslHbvrzSFjNLOC_0Wc85j-EByATnwHAKpIHH9GlDmDLua3Xla5M3dz0CC7iNiwbmsGSOKzKh9wCsPR3A5wQEn2GVWXsCq_rbV9pGd5od6wLbELPAdxfSX3JUVPgmWEg/s2835/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%203%20cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2835" data-original-width="2008" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGeIIzF_N7ynn_dFiM1Dg5zH4kd2CVfoIElx2F0G-Q2fEFdMCeAZY6lo8VslHbvrzSFjNLOC_0Wc85j-EByATnwHAKpIHH9GlDmDLua3Xla5M3dz0CC7iNiwbmsGSOKzKh9wCsPR3A5wQEn2GVWXsCq_rbV9pGd5od6wLbELPAdxfSX3JUVPgmWEg/w284-h400/Leith-built%20Ships%20Vol%203%20cover.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Leith-Built Ships Volume-III, will also be published in June-2022</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">A super double launch, keep checking back for further details.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></b><p></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-30907045093450596622022-04-22T06:04:00.009-07:002022-04-24T04:20:07.598-07:00Bustler Class Tug-Smoke on the Water<p> We continue to show some of the fine pictures taken of the Bustler Class Tug model as Dave Steggles put her back on the water to continue her trials. She looks the part we think you will agree and this is a great job well done by someone who appreciates the fine original craftsmanship that went into the original model.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRTXo2Vg7krbMrQSVnWaeSl2lpMVWOsmoRQ1r3hkTo-4-AUP2Vu7fo0ssJOQCTyry3WbfdltM2olV0rlFPsXqfc6obvSMwqXwvWinTWJvulbXOi7vnIW0kJFvixtSYsMA6kYG-T6qh2DX3OArKKsCLq9223fzFmYaKF7vmkZ1rY11LhNMG7905QzV/s640/Bustler%20Smoking.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="640" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRTXo2Vg7krbMrQSVnWaeSl2lpMVWOsmoRQ1r3hkTo-4-AUP2Vu7fo0ssJOQCTyry3WbfdltM2olV0rlFPsXqfc6obvSMwqXwvWinTWJvulbXOi7vnIW0kJFvixtSYsMA6kYG-T6qh2DX3OArKKsCLq9223fzFmYaKF7vmkZ1rY11LhNMG7905QzV/w400-h265/Bustler%20Smoking.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>She sits nice on the water with a fine bow wave which shows her fine lines as she is cutting through the water.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYH2rMHWbhDg61A14zf5lQipJl1wqWfQfIPQ4S_-cFpSLKDjtXQehiWWzyr-uFPLjDeBQluBaOKC-24CtqSapShx2D4BBGO118UD82Scmlp_vtCNU8jMbPf-V4yoVNEvyqPLhhXKm7O3f-O70nkqGo_fArIaZgA7uEpMjZTs0w3qjaj2UORTQZIE4/s1389/Bustler-looks-good.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="1389" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYH2rMHWbhDg61A14zf5lQipJl1wqWfQfIPQ4S_-cFpSLKDjtXQehiWWzyr-uFPLjDeBQluBaOKC-24CtqSapShx2D4BBGO118UD82Scmlp_vtCNU8jMbPf-V4yoVNEvyqPLhhXKm7O3f-O70nkqGo_fArIaZgA7uEpMjZTs0w3qjaj2UORTQZIE4/w400-h185/Bustler-looks-good.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Smoking.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQB-XSUN7EvU9uk9O2DPDEKa4NyJZOWD7kAADWIU89GFtF3Bk1hPO6s0AhZMzrhzTvietflCUtEoK4PirCR4Mp0Fm08uUmA2eiPJ3pIOmYdygiMa4QMOXcorLww3rZ3J6oiKUrGMZ3LPyItCXK0jDBbpMGOaAjdaKo_CKuyGLygsnegW34k3ZKdAts/s1097/Bustler%20from%20the%20stern.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1097" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQB-XSUN7EvU9uk9O2DPDEKa4NyJZOWD7kAADWIU89GFtF3Bk1hPO6s0AhZMzrhzTvietflCUtEoK4PirCR4Mp0Fm08uUmA2eiPJ3pIOmYdygiMa4QMOXcorLww3rZ3J6oiKUrGMZ3LPyItCXK0jDBbpMGOaAjdaKo_CKuyGLygsnegW34k3ZKdAts/w400-h350/Bustler%20from%20the%20stern.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>As she steams away from us, we see her wake. </p><p>You can also see a great video of her 2nd trial run of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM7NhrXsch4" target="_blank">Bustler Class Rescue Tug</a> on the water.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgRjZ6lJuexaneNImDlxsKMzwuQ5uh1DpCX533jKK1Vj3SCoJbnI4tElQYAuZgqLOVPxOtwPsSvvfHs3h9kbU9lrFvDPlMxkhugMxKIJxywFURcfrjrKovYgfLl-gSTrWZ77RJc-k8qFP3NA1xwdvOU43XmcAMBJhK0tcW6-exdW7mNpOTUgXNxLFu/s1280/Bustler_Steam-up.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgRjZ6lJuexaneNImDlxsKMzwuQ5uh1DpCX533jKK1Vj3SCoJbnI4tElQYAuZgqLOVPxOtwPsSvvfHs3h9kbU9lrFvDPlMxkhugMxKIJxywFURcfrjrKovYgfLl-gSTrWZ77RJc-k8qFP3NA1xwdvOU43XmcAMBJhK0tcW6-exdW7mNpOTUgXNxLFu/w400-h266/Bustler_Steam-up.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Looking good underway with nice bow wave cutting the water, this is from her 2nd trial on the water, congrats to Dave Steggles.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_nTDTU86Fk9r-rj-BL336NoYlaFqdzKipBqqS8ZGDqpkJ2re4-tUXXO0zVbcMm5Gs9I97_B5DoxOOQdcLVM7Cia3vrMNgrcrBY9fwilCOkAhqSCW05lbjxSxfeIRbidcz5-9enjGhdzkkEspsQmcJJ9oavq-cPlXF4t-aGSNrAwVdNr_eOZuDksy/s640/Bustler%20underway.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="640" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_nTDTU86Fk9r-rj-BL336NoYlaFqdzKipBqqS8ZGDqpkJ2re4-tUXXO0zVbcMm5Gs9I97_B5DoxOOQdcLVM7Cia3vrMNgrcrBY9fwilCOkAhqSCW05lbjxSxfeIRbidcz5-9enjGhdzkkEspsQmcJJ9oavq-cPlXF4t-aGSNrAwVdNr_eOZuDksy/w400-h283/Bustler%20underway.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-25072353149423945082022-04-22T05:43:00.001-07:002022-04-22T05:50:00.325-07:00Bustler Class Tug-Returns to the water<p> </p><p>We are very pleased to be able to feature the story of an old rusting model of a Bustler Class Rescue Tug which itself was in need of rescue, cue Dave who also sent in this story along with pictures of his refurbishment of this great metal model.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqa_uFrCPDCGaHohHC6EkK5Yjeaa3p4F08UW3B9B_962xtoxAb0kOLkvcuvWXdAsmX7irmUnz3qMTi5ghfkW2So5tARKIdrajf9dVn8wt5G_A4cADzyS7NImZ7qh7Eq6aSx9Wt9ZXogoRQM_ixXoM5hzq_tW5iM66z3xijNGkiSVNNaOeFLpYBK-CJ/s2048/Bustler-Tug-Rusting%20away.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqa_uFrCPDCGaHohHC6EkK5Yjeaa3p4F08UW3B9B_962xtoxAb0kOLkvcuvWXdAsmX7irmUnz3qMTi5ghfkW2So5tARKIdrajf9dVn8wt5G_A4cADzyS7NImZ7qh7Eq6aSx9Wt9ZXogoRQM_ixXoM5hzq_tW5iM66z3xijNGkiSVNNaOeFLpYBK-CJ/w300-h400/Bustler-Tug-Rusting%20away.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The model needed a lot of care and attention but this was a worthwhile project that Dave took on and we can see the results of his hard work and attention to detail on this Blog-</p><p><br /></p><p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">This model of a Bustler
Class Tug was bought from a Barn, it was unnamed, covered in dust and mess and
had an old electric motor in it. I bought it because it was big enough to fit a
steam plant in and also the hull, decks and superstructure are made from metal,
which is uncommon. The model is at 1:48 scale complete with her war time configuration.</span></p><p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbUnnbgJ1DpDG6uslS6JaCNz0igVHYKWkTWjuxNfPxqNZO4QV7nSf7scc2DK5IycpYLUddCkaG0KgiDWzZHEL0-kKjZxEmRPM53bh_ATWYTPhIedk5WMSpLvjUpdLrjXjQ4NrWMPaXUa7WRYcGYAEyZwM5mQvfL7xMOIOy8HG_jv2hD1ZYPbyI3Bl9/s640/Bustler%20tug%20shell%20plates.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbUnnbgJ1DpDG6uslS6JaCNz0igVHYKWkTWjuxNfPxqNZO4QV7nSf7scc2DK5IycpYLUddCkaG0KgiDWzZHEL0-kKjZxEmRPM53bh_ATWYTPhIedk5WMSpLvjUpdLrjXjQ4NrWMPaXUa7WRYcGYAEyZwM5mQvfL7xMOIOy8HG_jv2hD1ZYPbyI3Bl9/w400-h300/Bustler%20tug%20shell%20plates.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Her shell plates, are clearly seen in this picture showing her portside stern plates, complete with seams and butts which would have been all rivets in the real ship.<p></p><p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayfRRNrTYg3bXM-bYKCuqFHflbYJ9FBll2B99qHrVdU_CFFKFEDg_Fef02AcDnnzttJEiG55_os52tfbBTThYPQg0xrIiYL7TbFpcUfOhSl3roNhO2szBu9Zo1fwqEGwdBiDgCngrquEF3Vzti73oRXsWiHjBCyiDee28h4G307rHcWmLaZF7X01W/s1280/Bustler%20Tug%20launch.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayfRRNrTYg3bXM-bYKCuqFHflbYJ9FBll2B99qHrVdU_CFFKFEDg_Fef02AcDnnzttJEiG55_os52tfbBTThYPQg0xrIiYL7TbFpcUfOhSl3roNhO2szBu9Zo1fwqEGwdBiDgCngrquEF3Vzti73oRXsWiHjBCyiDee28h4G307rHcWmLaZF7X01W/w300-h400/Bustler%20Tug%20launch.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Ready for one of her first tests on the water, one which she passed with flying colours, as you will see in the following pictures.</span></p><p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Dave tells me that </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I had no idea at the time just how interesting the history of
real Bustler Tugs is. The hull is constructed from small, individual, metal
plates that have been soldered together so the plates look like they would have
done on real Bustler Tugs.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The hull had rusted through in a couple of places
and was leaking. I decided to keep as much as possible original so undertook a
sympathetic restoration. I cleaned and kept all the paint work above the water
line original. I striped the hull below the water line, back to almost bare
metal and repaired it. The plating was protected and left visible by the
application of a clear coat of resin to display the skill of the craftsman that
built this model. The model is now powered by an old Cheddar Proteus steam
plant with full automatic boiler controls. The work on the renovation is not
yet complete, there is more work to do to repair the superstructure and
fittings, but whilst time consuming its only minor work that is left.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqh_Vrs-A9sLisvUlW85cxsphQsQLlQLwRBba1mCuA7ElJeTL1FpdttYYSsTnxFE4ve7PQcxSrODnsvkBBcGyB_VpHQ6UZ0YHe_6E44_VqjzkEtjGsYHoZR9ydE8Xx4uI913SObpC-Tbq9J95c_tMUmgucRlw8NA6_op-ApxqFKyv0BhVsJpM0sNWI/s640/Bustler%20on%20the%20water.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="640" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqh_Vrs-A9sLisvUlW85cxsphQsQLlQLwRBba1mCuA7ElJeTL1FpdttYYSsTnxFE4ve7PQcxSrODnsvkBBcGyB_VpHQ6UZ0YHe_6E44_VqjzkEtjGsYHoZR9ydE8Xx4uI913SObpC-Tbq9J95c_tMUmgucRlw8NA6_op-ApxqFKyv0BhVsJpM0sNWI/w400-h261/Bustler%20on%20the%20water.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The photos are taken from the 2nd and 3rd trial runs of this
boat, the video is of the second trial run, so please bear in mind that the
model is not yet in its finished restored condition.<o:p></o:p></span></p></span><p></p><p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">We have more images and video to show you so keep checking back, we also have news on the new Bustler Class rescue Tug book which will now be released at the same time as the new Volume III of the Leith-Built Ships series, all this will be revealed later so keep checking back.</span></p><p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></p>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-453300273388144702022-03-27T06:42:00.005-07:002022-11-03T08:46:47.986-07:00Ship Names-Built at Leith
<p>I just thought it would be a little bit unusual to show the stern or Bow names on some of the ships built at Leith. The ship names are self-explanatory so just look through them, perhaps you worked on some of them, I know that I did.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3rq6iU9fGOuswa4sGgmlpzHbLrZ5IS2dtanhXCZDewjGmQ9trQ9k9Cq_Usd-7Bas7oa5ULH2-TFwEQrWl0z6YLYgBbOdQAvYq2jkgxHGss7U6VrEyDNpYDx_n1YYLxokGrYmjPX58-w4tG8T8Ad7_FTwtKzoB2UVeCfQxTu78DjG-G_98M7BlKUR/s500/John-Herbert.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="137" data-original-width="500" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3rq6iU9fGOuswa4sGgmlpzHbLrZ5IS2dtanhXCZDewjGmQ9trQ9k9Cq_Usd-7Bas7oa5ULH2-TFwEQrWl0z6YLYgBbOdQAvYq2jkgxHGss7U6VrEyDNpYDx_n1YYLxokGrYmjPX58-w4tG8T8Ad7_FTwtKzoB2UVeCfQxTu78DjG-G_98M7BlKUR/w400-h110/John-Herbert.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYlOm_aARnPA1JUe0c7jAD75UT0Nk9fCpecIG16DSahYkwfcPGlQi_odW_mz2ynv0DsrGZs6-fRMRxKYjRhkLLYM22awUsLO_pzYtwo2sFC3XUeg_ZWSN-A2AtI_qI4DjntR8KNZWa8QkTP48K4z68u46O6SspQGWswUJ1s04PtyMM2PU8UheE8uy/s550/SS-Rapallo-Hull.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-67103243808923781892022-03-09T11:49:00.001-08:002022-03-12T09:29:09.725-08:00Wooden Shipbuilding<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I love this picture showing the build of a wooden ship in Bellingham, Washington State sometime in 1916.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv-xP2wZUSedODb-rOqWGactqoSn5XGKkABTJvKKERDm37T3BQFFsAWsoST_gpJ-j3cdGwbmz8uQKi1wSAFqFpfPLt-hWe1iIBUoFf2YugeoVidWnjNbhCc9nJfSvQQc10o3fJN_asvxhQwvAmnKL4GbwU8uddcjSrq0Al4A60efNTtdo2OSUqsbaZ=s590" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="590" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv-xP2wZUSedODb-rOqWGactqoSn5XGKkABTJvKKERDm37T3BQFFsAWsoST_gpJ-j3cdGwbmz8uQKi1wSAFqFpfPLt-hWe1iIBUoFf2YugeoVidWnjNbhCc9nJfSvQQc10o3fJN_asvxhQwvAmnKL4GbwU8uddcjSrq0Al4A60efNTtdo2OSUqsbaZ=w400-h321" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">The foreman stands on the supporting timbers over the ships keel, hands in pockets, somethings never change.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<iframe style="width:120px;height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=GB&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=theloftsman-21&marketplace=amazon®ion=GB&placement=B00K1KIRU4&asins=B00K1KIRU4&linkId=38db9b2fcbe0af6774e7ba6064f530c3&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true"></iframe>Robbs Built Shipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253777945981027809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124324825539797141.post-73239345477723239392022-03-06T04:45:00.001-08:002022-03-06T12:53:05.263-08:00Fight or Flight<p> In this ever dangerous world, sometimes you may just wish to sit down and read a good book, if you have a love for ships or the sea with a historical twist then the Davy Stuart series of Historical Maritime books is for you. Starting with the first book, </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAC_a-iMgr-4u2oxW3aPJ-xsxQ-Bu2jgjh-P695mB-c2ef5lFJpfvESpGIHFQ4tY51yL_jjsv6PP9YFx4JCZ3UpAHgQyGR2dRWGfSC-IhWIBkg3zIUKCRexOjMgodIQ84oWigslJ6TYZFxqa3sjprk6bP1siaRPI3dGdOyf48KUKmTeivJvC-P9B4A=s720" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="449" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAC_a-iMgr-4u2oxW3aPJ-xsxQ-Bu2jgjh-P695mB-c2ef5lFJpfvESpGIHFQ4tY51yL_jjsv6PP9YFx4JCZ3UpAHgQyGR2dRWGfSC-IhWIBkg3zIUKCRexOjMgodIQ84oWigslJ6TYZFxqa3sjprk6bP1siaRPI3dGdOyf48KUKmTeivJvC-P9B4A=w250-h400" width="250" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>Fight or Flight<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><o:p> </o:p></i><i><o:p> </o:p></i><i>“It’s either black
or white. There’s no in-between for Davy Stuart.”</i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><o:p> </o:p></b>Fight or Flight is an
historical adventure novel with a maritime bias; the first in a trilogy.</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Leith</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Scotland</st1:country-region></st1:place>, 1880. Davy Stuart is an apprentice shipwright
down in the docks. He’s from the poorest of the tenements and it’s a tough
existence. Davy spends his free time drinking and day-dreaming with his pals.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He then wakes up wounded on a ship, told he has to flee from
home, his family and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Scotland</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He is like a rudderless ship stumbling from one fight to
another, is his best friend really a friend or his worst enemy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Davy travels on going from adventure to battle, never really
knowing who he really is, his encounter with Voodoo leaves him even more
confused. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">His adventure take him half way around the world, then he
lands in post Civil war America, in the South with his Black Friend. He owes
his life to Sol.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As he continues his quest to find the woman he intends to
marry, things are never how they seem.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Available on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B095Q61X2S" target="_blank">Amazon</a> in paperback or kindle.</p><br /><p></p>
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