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SS Bandırma
SS ''Bandırma'' was an Ottoman Empire, Ottoman Cargo ship, mixed-freight ship, which became famous for her historical role in taking Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal Pasha (Atatürk) from Constantinople (today-Istanbul) to Samsun in May 1919 that marked the establishment of the Turkish national movement. The ship The steamer ''Bandırma'', built 1878 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Paisley, Scotland, was a cargo ship with 192 gross register tons capacity. It was christened ''Trocadero'', and under this name, it sailed five years long as a freighter for Dansey and Robinson. In 1883, it was purchased by Greece, Greek ship-owner H. Psicha Preaus, and renamed SS ''Kymi''. 7 years later, it was sold to another Greek ship-owner, Cap. Andreadis, sailing under the same name. In 1891, it went down following an accident but could be floated again. The Ottoman Maritime Co. purchased the ship in 1894, renamed it SS ''Panderma''. It served in the Sea of Marmara as a passenger-cargo vessel. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Paisley ( ; sco, Paisley, gd, Pàislig ) is a large town situated in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Located north of the Gleniffer Braes, the town borders the city of Glasgow to the east, and straddles the banks of the White Cart Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. Paisley serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area, and is the largest town in the historic county of the same name. It is often cited as "Scotland's largest town" and is the fifth largest settlement in the country, although it does not have city status. The town became prominent in the 12th century, with the establishment of Paisley Abbey, an important religious hub which formerly had control over other local churches. By the 19th century, Paisley was a centre of the weaving industry, giving its name to the Paisley shawl and the Paisley pattern. The town's associations with political radicalism were highlighted by its involvement in the Radical War of 1820, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
