2014

NS5964 : Old racing boats

taken 10 years ago, near to Royston, Glasgow, Scotland

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Old racing boats
Old racing boats
Parts of old racing boats in various states of repair, stuck in the ground at the Glasgow Humane Society boatyard in Glasgow Green.
Glasgow Humane Society

Founded in 1790, Glasgow Humane Society is the world's oldest practical life-saving society. The society is based in the Officer's House on Glasgow Green, with a nearby boathouse and landing stage on the north bank of the River Clyde.

In addition to many other services, the society (which is a registered charity) Provides safety cover for the people who use the river for sporting and recreational purposes. This includes 14 rowing clubs, canoeists and The Rutherglen Cruising Club who make daily use of the River, plus commuters, members of the public and tourists who visit along the river bank and walkway.


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Geographical Context: Public buildings and spaces Suburb, Urban fringe Primary Subject: Boat
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NS5964, 1953 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Thomas Nugent   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 11 August, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 19 August, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 5991 6409 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:50.9762N 4:14.3535W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 5991 6409
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Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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