Ravenscraig

A Wemyss Bay - Glasgow train passing the remains of Ravenscraig station, south west of Greenock, in February 1966. The station, opened in 1865, once served the former Smithston poor-house and asylum. During WWII, it became the British headquarters of the Royal Canadian Navy and carried the name HMCS Niobe. The station was closed in February 1944.

Location: Ravenscraig (former)

Original line: Greenock and Wemyss Bay Railway

Photographer: Colin Miller

Contact photographer: Colin Miller

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Date: 02/1966

Image number: 43930


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