Hi Many thanks to all who answered my query regarding how a family would travel to Greenock. As well I looked at shipping on the 1852 Directory of Wigtonshire and it states under Conveyance by Water - Steam Packet To Glasgow,Greenock & Girvan - the Ayrshire Lass, two or three times a week" so obviously they would have been able to chose a sailing to suit themselves. Personally I think I would prefer to catch a steamer with three small children then travel by cart/carriage with all the associated luggage. regards Pauline Melbourne