Retiral of Captain Peter M’Farlane CAPTAIN Peter M’Farlane, of the Campbeltown steamer Davaar, has just retired from active duty, making his last trip as master of the steamer on Saturday last – with a voyage from Campbeltown to Glasgow.
Captain M’Farlane has been in the service of the Campbeltown and Glasgow Steam Packet Joint-Stock Company Ltd, for the long period of 40 years, and was one of the best known Clyde skippers.
He entered the employ of the Company in 1876, and since 14th May, 1889, has held a captain’s command.