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Boats

Ewan McIlwraith with the conclusion of the story of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company and the remarkable tale of John Wilson who took a Clyde-built steamship to Lake Titicaca in 1892.

Ewan McIlwraith continues his boat-themed trawl through the archives, with the conclusion of the story of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, and the remarkable tale of John Wilson who took a Clyde-built steamship to the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, in 1892. Told through his own words, it's a story of extraordinary triumph of spirit over an avalanche of challenges. Listen online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at bbc.co.uk/radioscotland.

1 hour

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Wed 9 Jan 2013 03:00

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  • Wed 9 Jan 2013 03:00