Date: 07/04/2020

The iconic Comet paddle steamer replica has reportedly been condemned after being left to rot through council inaction.
The landmark is arguably the most iconic symbol of Inverclyde^s rich maritime history and no repair work has been carried out on the crumbling structure - a year after £50,000 was set aside to ^urgently^ help address a catalogue of serious structural issues.
The Telegraph can reveal that the only money spent since the cash allocation was announced has been on a feasibility study into what restoration options - if any - are now available.

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Iconic Comet replica condemned after being left to rot by council

Greenock Telegraph

THE iconic Comet paddle steamer replica has reporbeen condemned after being left to rot through council inaction.

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One of the picture panels carried by Class 320s since delivery in 1989. Henry Bell's Comet of 1812 was not the world's first paddle steam vessel but is reckoned to be the first commercial one in Europe. It was built in Port Glasgow and operated on the Clyde. In order to show the paddles the artist has opted to depict the vessel clear of the water, with the part normally below the waterline coloured red. However, together with the background, this does give it the slightly disturbing (or bad trip) appearance of hovering above the water.
Location: Plates, signs, notices etc
Company: First ScotRail
28/10/2009 David Panton

The replica of Henry Bell's PS Comet seen in Port Glasgow in 1996, in need of some repair. This replica was built by apprentices at Lithgows shipyard in 1962.
Location: Port Glasgow
Company: Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway
//1996 Ewan Crawford

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