The 'Rose Ann' which was one of three steam trawlers owned by Robert Knox (Engineer and Boiler maker)

Date(s): 20th century

Scope & Content: This photograph is from a collection of shipping and wreck photographs amassed by Captain Thomas Henry Corteen (Tom Corteen) between the 1930s and 1970s and is a copy of an earlier image.

Robert Knox, Engineer and Boiler-maker of Lake Road, Douglas was the owner of three steam trawlers: 'Rose Ann', 'Tudor Rose' and 'Lady Loch'. He also owned the first Douglas Head Steam ferries - 'Jumbo', Jingo' and 'Sambo'. Harry Corteen (Tom Corteen's father) was a foreman in the company.

The image shows the boat moored alongside The British Hotel and old St Matthew's Church.

Administration / Biographical History: For accompanying papers see MS 11514.

Language: eng

Extent: 12 x 17 cm

Item name: photograph

Collection: Photographic Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: PG/15909/3

Record class: Private

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Subject tags : #ALLATSEA

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