Maid of the Loch: to be rebuilt.

**Highlander31** · 8th March 16, 09:20 AM

The steamship, Maid of the Lock, last sailed on Loch Lomond in 1981. She was acquired by a charity in 1996.

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The first step to refitting and getting her back on the loch, has been taken. See the article below, for the details.

http://www.classicboat.co.uk/news/ma...M3BXCX,ESCA4,1

**sailortats** · 9th March 16, 04:55 PM

That is great news. As someone that works with historic vessels it always does my heart good to see another returning to glory.

**Highlander31** · 12th March 16, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by sailortats

That is great news. As someone that works with historic vessels it always does my heart good to see another returning to glory.

Looks like it would be a great way to spend a few hours on the Loch.

**cessna152towser** · 13th March 16, 06:56 AM

Good news indeed.
I had lunch on board Maid of the Loch which is currently static at Balloch Pier in July 2014 and received a guided tour from John Beveridge who is mentioned in your link.
There's a lot of work needed, including a new boiler.
Meantime there are other smaller tourist boats plying Loch Lomond if you plan to visit.