Hello, I am returning to the list after a long absence with a new lead to track down. A cousin of mine, Marjorie Irons Methven, daughter of Thomas Erskine Methven of Broughty Ferry, married James Duncan, son of Peter Miller Duncan of Dundee in 1885. The Duncans were quite wealthy coal merchants and steamship owners and I am assuming the vessels they owned or part owned were small colliers trading in the area of the Tay estuary. The Duncans had family connections with the Irelands of Ferry Port on Craig across the river in Fifeshire. I am wondering if a history was ever written of these ships and if so where I can obtain a copy. Thanks Nick Wilson, Richmond, B.C..