1959 - The “Glen Usk” on the pontoon in preparation for the 1960 season. She was the old lady of the fleet built by Ailsa Shipbuilding at Troon in Scotland in 1914. She was 524 gross tons and 224 feet (68.2m) long and was broken up in 1963. The pontoon deck appears to have little free-board or is partially submerged, perhaps indicating lifting or lowering in progress.
[002] She served in the WWII as a minesweeper, as a supply ship, had anti-aircraft duties as well as being utilised as a hostel for the New Waterway pilots; a truly universal role!