alfjones Searching for information on PS St Tudno

[alfjones]

I am trying to get information on the Paddle Steamer St Tudno she was built by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co of Goven Glasgow in 1891. She was for the Liverpool  & North Wales Steamship Co. My grandfather was an engineer on her and I would like to build a scale model of her I also intend to build a scale working model of the engines, which were two cylinder compound diagonal steam engines. If anyone can send me any information on this ship or tell me where I can get information it would be very much appreciated.

[Eddy Matthews]

Welcome to Paddleducks Alf....

I'm fairly sure there's a model of the PS St Tudno in the Clyde rooms at the Museum of Transport in Glasgow - Though I may be thinking of the later steam turbine vessel? Anyway, they would be worth contacting at:

http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=7

One of the best sources for plans is the Mitchell Library, again in Glasgow. They can be a little slow at responding, but their archive is superb. You can find them at:

The Mitchell
North Street
Glasgow G3 7DN
Phone: 0141 287 2999
Fax: 0141 287 2815
Email: archives@csglasgow.org

Finally a link that shows a few small photos of the ship:

http://website.lineone.net/~tom_lee/sttudno2.htm

I hope that gets you started - Hopefully other members will come up with more sources, just give it a few days as some members only login once a week or so...

Regards
Eddy

[alfjones]

Thanks for the welcome and the information Eddy
I have seen the website lineone and have copies of these photos, I have also contacted the Glasgow Museums and I am still awaiting a responce.
The help is much appreciated.

[tonyh]

Alf,

'St Tudno' appears on film in the DVD 'Paddle Steamer Memories'

Should this be of any help the DVD is can be purchased from the Kingswear Castle preservation society.

Tony.

[alfjones]

Thanks Tony
I haven't seen this vidio. I will contact them and get a copy
Thank for the information.