One liner which arrived to be broken up at Faslane during the 36 years of Shipbreaking Industries had a brief starring role.

Asturias arrived in 1957, but she had an unexpected last fling which many may remember.
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Many famous vessels were broken up at Faslane during the 36 years of Shipbreaking Industries.

Many of its employees came from all over the world, as well as quite a few from Garelochhead.

Local historian and Helensburgh Heritage Trust director Alistair McIntyre has researched the story of the yard, and I am grateful to him for much of what follows.
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