TS Duchess of Hamilton

History
United Kingdom
NameTS Duchess of Hamilton
OwnerCaledonian Steam Packet Company
BuilderHarland & Wolff, Govan
Cost£60,000
Yard number920G
Launched5 May 1932
Christenedby Her Grace The Duchess of Hamilton
Completed24 June 1932
In service1932
Out of service1970
HomeportGlasgow
FateScrapped 1974
General characteristics
TypePassenger turbine steamer
Tonnage795 GRT; 314 NT
Length262 ft (80 m)
Beam32 ft (9.8 m)
Draft10 ft (3.0 m)
Installed power3 turbines
PropulsionDirect drive, triple screw
Speed18 kn (service); 20.65 kn (trial)
Capacity1918

TS Duchess of Hamilton was a Clyde passenger excursion steamer, built in 1932 for the Caledonian Steam Packet Company. She was a popular boat, providing day cruises from Ayr and remaining in service until 1970.