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If you thought that old ship's captains were all rough, tough, grizzly bearded men who ruled by fear, then you need to hear the story of Betsy Miller - The Queen of Saltcoats.
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Betsy was the eldest of 10 children, born and bred in Saltcoats on the Ayrshire coast at the end of the 18th century.
Her father was a successful merchant and captain, but while seafaring was in her blood, it was her brother who was destined to take over the family business.
Her father was a successful merchant and captain, but while seafaring was in her blood, it was her brother who was destined to take over the family business.
Betsy had a quiet job in the office, getting out on the waves whenever she had the chance.
In 1833, tragedy struck when her brother passed away, leaving the family and crew leaderless and with debts to pay.
Fortunately Betsy stepped up to the mark and took the helm.
In 1833, tragedy struck when her brother passed away, leaving the family and crew leaderless and with debts to pay.
Fortunately Betsy stepped up to the mark and took the helm.
