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SS Uganda: from East Africa to the Falklands

Wednesday, 6th November 2019, 2:00pm-3:00pm

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A review of the career of the Barclay Curle built British India Line’s passenger ship which, after withdrawal from the East Africa service became the much loved Schools’ Educational Cruise Ship, Hospital Ship and troopship during and after the Falklands Campaign.

Paul Strathdee (the speaker) is a former member of the ss UGANDA Society and has been interested in Clyde built ships and shipyards from an early age. He is currently Chairman of the Clyde Shiplovers’ Society in Glasgow and a member of the World Ship Society.

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Unfortunately due to the uncertainty around the coronavirus and in consultation with our team of volunteers, we have decided to close Fairfield Heritage until further notice. We have also postponed our walking tour and evening talk on 25th March. Please keep check back for updates!

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A review of the career of the Barclay Curle built British India Line’s passenger ship which, after withdrawal from the East Africa service became the much loved Schools’ Educational Cruise Ship, Hospital Ship and troopship during and after the Falklands Campaign.

Paul Strathdee (the speaker) is a former member of the ss UGANDA Society and has been interested in Clyde built ships and shipyards from an early age. He is currently Chairman of the Clyde Shiplovers’ Society in Glasgow and a member of the World Ship Society.

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