A 19th Century view of sailing craft off the coast near Troon, about eight miles north of Ayr, in South Ayrshire, situated on the west coast of Scotland. It was home to the Ailsa Shipbuilding Company founded in 1885 that fitted out the polar exploration ship 'Scotia' for the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition of 1902-04. The 'Scotia' sailed from Troon for the South Atlantic on 2 November 1902.
"Picturesque Scotland" Published Frederick Warne & Co; London Circa 1880
Size: 4606px × 3071px
Location: Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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