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Fundraising target smashed by Scottish Maritime Museum

The Scottish Maritime Museum has raised £39,835 for essential repairs to MV Kyles, the world’s oldest floating Clyde-built vessel, through a Crowdfunder campaign, more than double the original £15,000 target. The museum’s Keep the Kyles Afloat campaign was made possible by the #SupportOurMuseums initiative through which Crowdfunder UK and the Museums Association provide a free […]

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Billionaire pays for oldest floating Clyde-built vessel restoration

An American billionaire has parted with a five-figure sum of cash to help keep a historic Scottish ship’s hull above water for generations to come, according to The Scotsman. Hair products entrepreneur, John Paul DeJoria has donated £15,000 to the Scottish Maritime Museum for the restoration of the MV Kyles, the oldest Clyde-built vessel still afloat. The […]