Date: 04/05/2023

The remnants of Port Glasgow's iconic Comet replica have been placed into secure storage by Inverclyde Council following its dismantling last month.

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One of the picture panels carried by Class 320s since delivery in 1989. Henry Bell's Comet of 1812 was not the world's first paddle steam vessel but is reckoned to be the first commercial one in Europe. It was built in Port Glasgow and operated on the Clyde. In order to show the paddles the artist has opted to depict the vessel clear of the water, with the part normally below the waterline coloured red. However, together with the background, this does give it the slightly disturbing (or bad trip) appearance of hovering above the water.
Location: Plates, signs, notices etc
Company: First ScotRail
28/10/2009 David Panton

The replica of Henry Bell's PS Comet seen in Port Glasgow in 1996, in need of some repair. This replica was built by apprentices at Lithgows shipyard in 1962.
Location: Port Glasgow
Company: Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway
//1996 Ewan Crawford

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