Obelisk and Pier
The Henry Bell Monument and Pier in Helensburgh.
The inscription on the monument in West Clyde Street reads:-
Erected in 1872
To the memory of Henry Bell
The first in Great Britain who was
successful in practically applying steam
power for the purposes of navigation.
Born in the county of Linlithgow in 1766
Died at Helensburgh in 1830.
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Obelisk and Pier
The Henry Bell Monument and Pier in Helensburgh.
The inscription on the monument in West Clyde Street reads:-
Erected in 1872
To the memory of Henry Bell
The first in Great Britain who was
successful in practically applying steam
power for the purposes of navigation.
Born in the county of Linlithgow in 1766
Died at Helensburgh in 1830.
Clyde Steamer Memories Part 1 of 3 Trailer Video History Scotland
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIXGwekOA5c
Rollingstone1's most interesting photos on Flickriver
© All rights reserved. Use without permission is illegal