Sgt Stripes Posted 12 March , 2019 Share Posted 12 March , 2019 Hi. I have been researching 13448 L/Cpl Ernest Roskell 9th King Own and thanks to forum members, information received stated that before he joined the army he served on a Belfast ferry. Thanks to Fleetwood library I now know that he was a steward on the TSS DUKE OF ARGYLL. The only information I have found on this ship is that she was operated by the London and North Western railway 1909--1923 and that she was built by William Denny and brothers. Any information on this ship would be gladly welcome, before, during WW1 and afterwards. Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 12 March , 2019 Share Posted 12 March , 2019 Googling LNWR Archives reveals that they are at Cheshire Archives with some wartime material at Kew: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/a/A13532852 http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C14507949 I do not know whether the ship DUKE OF ARGYLL in the Board of Trade (BT) files is the same but there seems to be an Irish connection: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q="Duke+of+Argyll"+bt&_p=1900 Lloyd's Register may be able to help: https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/lloyds-register-of-ships-online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKC Posted 12 March , 2019 Share Posted 12 March , 2019 Duke of Argyll, passenger ship, 2052 tons, launched May 1909, completed July 1909. Built: William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton shipyard. Capable of 20 knots. Owners/Operators: 1909 to 1922: Lancashire & York & London North West Railway Co. 1922-1923: London & North West Railway Co 1923-1927 London Midland & Scottish Railway 1927: sold to France, name changed to Alsacien. Broken up 1937. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernest james Posted 13 March , 2019 Share Posted 13 March , 2019 1909 Duke of Argyll Official Number (ON) is 127575 Checking online, most of the crew lists appear to be held either by the British National Archives (TNA )or the Maritime History Archive (MHA) There appear to be prewar crew lists for 1911 (TNA) and 1914 (MHA). I suspect the crew lists will cover more than one ship on the Belfast Fleetwood service. best wishes ernestjames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Currell Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 An article on the Duke of Argyll and her sister the Duke of Cumberland appeared in the 3 December 1909 issue of the journal 'Engineering'. The article is accompanied by photos and drawings (including deck plans) if you're looking for that sort of information. Regards, Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Stripes Posted 19 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 19 March , 2019 Thank you Ralph. Yes any information is greatly welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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