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Dont know if these photos have been used on the site before
Jimmy Hamilton was asking about a photo of the old Hoy Head so I came across this one.
The Countess Cadogan, was another vessel trading in the Flow
The date again is only a guess?.
Look at the "caaps" on the men aboard the Countess,they look like small Hooses!!.
View Large VersionPicture added on 12 February 2008
The "Countess Cadogan" was on the South Isles run between 1921 and 1928.
Added by Fred Johnston on 27 February 2008
The "Countess" an' the "Hoyhead" tae
Are right good ships I'm sure,
If ye tae Kirkwall want tae gang
They'll tak ye in an oor.
Capt. Sutherland's an islander
O'whome we are right prood,
A better chap ye widna fin'
Gin ye wid pick a crood.
On Jamie ye can aye depend,
He's sober, skilled an a',
He'll tak' the "Countess" ower the flow
Through spindrift, sleet an' snaw.
Storm, wind, and hail, an a that's bad
That fairly mak's ye reel
Is naething, ne'er mind, a' is right
If Jamie's at the wheel.
An' Swanson o' the "Hoyhead, " troth
He's a' there right enough,
A gallant worthy sailorman
Wha smiles when seas are rough.
Twa steamers, aye, God bless them baith,
They're handy sure as sure,
Lang may their lums reek is our prayer,
Though skies be bright or dour.
Poem by James Hay.
Are right good ships I'm sure,
If ye tae Kirkwall want tae gang
They'll tak ye in an oor.
Capt. Sutherland's an islander
O'whome we are right prood,
A better chap ye widna fin'
Gin ye wid pick a crood.
On Jamie ye can aye depend,
He's sober, skilled an a',
He'll tak' the "Countess" ower the flow
Through spindrift, sleet an' snaw.
Storm, wind, and hail, an a that's bad
That fairly mak's ye reel
Is naething, ne'er mind, a' is right
If Jamie's at the wheel.
An' Swanson o' the "Hoyhead, " troth
He's a' there right enough,
A gallant worthy sailorman
Wha smiles when seas are rough.
Twa steamers, aye, God bless them baith,
They're handy sure as sure,
Lang may their lums reek is our prayer,
Though skies be bright or dour.
Poem by James Hay.
Added by Brian Robertson on 10 March 2008
Hello All
The Heritage Boat Association of Ireland is currently documenting the history of the working boats that have plied our waters. The Countess Cadogan as you may know was originally a passenger steamer on the Shannon, from 1897 to around 1914. We know she went to Scotland around this time and eventually to the Orkney Islands. We've already got the postcard shown on another page. I'm hoping some of your viewers will be able to answer our questions:
1. According to our records, the boat was scrapped before 1927. However, this great photo appears to be dated 1930. Does anyone know what happened to her and when?
2. Great poem by James Hay above. Might we quote it in our history of the boat?
3. Our records say she was used as a fishing vessel, but sounds like she was part of the Orkney community. What exactly did she do during this time?
4. And last, would you allow us use this photo, your ref #8603, in our history?
This is a lovely site and its great to see other people interested in our heritage and documenting it. Do take a look at our site (click here) , you will see what we have documented so far.
The Heritage Boat Association of Ireland is currently documenting the history of the working boats that have plied our waters. The Countess Cadogan as you may know was originally a passenger steamer on the Shannon, from 1897 to around 1914. We know she went to Scotland around this time and eventually to the Orkney Islands. We've already got the postcard shown on another page. I'm hoping some of your viewers will be able to answer our questions:
1. According to our records, the boat was scrapped before 1927. However, this great photo appears to be dated 1930. Does anyone know what happened to her and when?
2. Great poem by James Hay above. Might we quote it in our history of the boat?
3. Our records say she was used as a fishing vessel, but sounds like she was part of the Orkney community. What exactly did she do during this time?
4. And last, would you allow us use this photo, your ref #8603, in our history?
This is a lovely site and its great to see other people interested in our heritage and documenting it. Do take a look at our site (click here) , you will see what we have documented so far.
Added by Beth O'Loughlin on 27 April 2009
According to "Days of Orkney Steam" by Alastair & Anne Cormack the "Countess Cadogan" was never actually owned by Captain Arcus who brought her to Orkney, or Captain Sutherland, who succeeded him. She was actually owned by Nicholas Cook of Aberdeen. Apparently she was beautifully fitted out and there was a large portrait of the Countess Cadogan and her two children which almost filled one of the bulkheads in the stern saloon. It appears that she was withdrawn from the South Isles Orkney service in 1928.
She was actually operated as a South Isles ferry in opposition to the "Hoy Head" which was owned by Swanson & Towers. Captain Arcus operated her from 1921 until his death in 1924 and then Captain Sutherland from 1924 until 1928.
She was actually operated as a South Isles ferry in opposition to the "Hoy Head" which was owned by Swanson & Towers. Captain Arcus operated her from 1921 until his death in 1924 and then Captain Sutherland from 1924 until 1928.
Added by Fred Johnston on 29 April 2009
Hoy and Walls
