Date: 28/03/2021

The restoration of the Maid of the Loch paddle steamer has taken a major step forward after government funding was secured to pave the way for essential repairs.

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Maid of the Loch slipway repair boosted by Historic Environment Scotland grant

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THE restoration of the Maid of the Loch paddle steamer has taken a major step forward after government funding was secured to pave the way for

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View across Loch Lomond in September 1955 as PS Maid of the Loch passes on an outing from Balloch Pier.
Location: Loch Lomond
Company: Piers of Loch Lomond
06/09/1955 A Snapper (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)

The winch engine and cable drum at Balloch Pier, used for hauling lake steamers onto the slipway for maintenance. Seen during an Open Day in 2016 with the winch engine in steam and operating. This view looks towards the door leading to the slipway.
Location: Balloch Pier
Company: Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
11/06/2016 Colin Miller

The [[MV Countess Fiona]] on the maintenance slipway at Balloch Pier. She was built by William Denny in 1936 and was originally the Countess of Breadalbane operating on Loch Awe, moved overland to Loch Fyne in 1952, renamed Countess of Kempock in 1971 and finally became [[MV Countess Fiona]] when moved to Loch Lomond in 1982. Her back was broken by a derailment caused by vandals and she was scrapped on site in 1999 after lying derelict for several years. The view is from the railway pier.
Location: Balloch Pier
Company: Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
//1987 Ewan Crawford

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