The paddle-steamer ‘Mars’ got into trouble off the Largs coast on the 10th of April, 1855 and washed ashore at the mouth of the Gogo burn! Sadly, it did not go well for the ship despite the best efforts of a passing carter who tried to help!
Click below to watch the video and hear the full story.
This tale comes from the collection of Charles Glen, a portion of which is currently on display at our Heritage Centre in an exhibition entitled ‘Song of the River Steamers’. You can learn more about the exhibition HERE.