Memorial to Captain Robert Bain

Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 12 Sep 2012

The flat stone (actually iron) is located in the kirkyard of Image, and lies to the south-east of the church. The elegantly-carved inscription is worth reproducing in full: "To the Memory of Captain Robert Bain, born May 1788, departed this Life at Fort William, Dec. 1827, aged 39 years. - - • - - C R Bain was appointed by H Bell, to the command of the Comet Steam Boat in 1814, by which Vessel a communication was opened up between the Western Islands of Scotland and Glasgow, through the Crinan Canal in July 1819. He was the first Captain who commanded a Vessel from Sea to Sea, through the great Caledonian Canal, in 1822. - - • - - This was erected as a tribute of honour, for 16 years faithful service, By Henry Bell, Engineer, Helensburgh. - - • - - Cast and completely finished At The Shotts Iron Company's Works John Baird Manager 1829." Henry Bell, mentioned here, is buried not far away in the same kirkyard: Image A Image is displayed on the shore at Helensburgh, about 2 miles away, Image, along with an Image See also Image

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