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Object numberKITAK.1986.53.1

TitleThe May Queen at Cadder

DescriptionView of the saloon steamer with passengers on the Forth and Clyde Canal at Cadder with cottages in the background. Along the Forth and Clyde Canal the ‘Queens’ were synonymous with the arrival of summer. There were five in all: ‘Fairy Queen’ 1, ‘Fairy Queen’ 2, ‘May Queen’, ‘Gipsy Queen’ and ‘Fairy Queen’ 3. The excursions were a family business run by James Aitken, a local grocery store owner. The May Queen was built at the yard of Peter McGregor and Sons of Kirkintilloch and her engine manufactured by Smith and Alan of Pollokshaws. It was asserted that she was the prettiest of Aitken’s ‘Queens’ with well-balanced proportions and graceful harmonious lines; a yellow funnel and white hull and deckworks. Apart from regular sailings, the ‘Queens’ were popular with groups who wanted to take advantage of their size for music and dancing. As a result, James Aitken found it profitable to have a second boat available for chartering to wedding parties, annual outings and Glaswegians who found going “Doon the Watter” too expensive.

Production date 1903 - 1905

Production period20th Century

Object namePostcard