We have added another new story to our ‘Stories’ section and this time it is about Hugh Hogarth, who founded the Baron Line.
Born in 1840, Hugh Hogarth became a wealthy shipping shipping magnate who played an active role in the affairs of Ardrossan itself.
In 1881 the Hogarth family were living at Clutha Villa, Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan. Interestingly the 1885 valuation roll reveals that the property was owned by Hugh’s wife. Between 1885 and 1891 they moved to 8 South Crescent, Ardrossan which had 17 rooms.