Harland and Wolff - Shipbuilding and Engineering Works

(Reference: TY-0553)

There was no shortage of praise for Ian McGowan, Chief Draughtsman in the Engine Room Piping D.O., at his retirement ceremony in October 1982. Messrs. Jimmy Gault, Norman Stewart and Bill Harrison were just some of the many people who recalled the outstanding contribution Ian McGowan had made to the firm during his 43 years in its employ.

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No. 5 - Ulidia The yard's first ever 'float out' of a vessel - as opposed to a launch down a slipway - proved a difficult and frustrating exercise, however. For two days the procedure had been hampered by high winds which prevented moving the cumbersome vessel out of the dock, but eventually the work was completed without a hitch.

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