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Scottish museum showcases importance of underwater archaeology
The Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine is hosting the Beneath The Waves exhibition until September. It is the result of a collaboration between maritime explorer Graeme Bruce, underwater photographer Lawson Wood and underwater artist Christina Riley. James McLean, senior curator at the museum, said: 'Eva Bukowska, our exhibition and events officer, organised it all. We have a rolling schedule of exhibitions, and this idea came together to highlight importance of underwater archaeology to Scotland. 'It shows the amazing marine life Scotland has to offer and you get a taste if you come down to the museum. We have such wonderful natural landscapes here and it really is something to be celebrated.' READ MORE: I tried to go to 10 Fringe shows in one day. Here's what happened McLean said working alongside the experts has paid off. He said: 'It was totally essential to work with them. We would do our own research and use some of our own material but we knew we wanted to speak to the experts in the field and highlight their work.' Among the main attractions are two rare ceramic bowls by Glasgow-based Bell's Pottery that were recovered from an 1857 iron steamship SS Eagle off Lamlash Bay in Arran by Graeme Bruce and his team in 2024. The ship sank in November 1859 after colliding with a sailing boat and it resulted in the loss of 11 lives. McLean said: 'It has also been popular due to Graeme Bruce allowing us to be the first place to show off his findings and people have wanted to come see them.' Photographer Wood has 60 years of underwater experience and more than 54 books published. Much of his work is on display at the exhibition and helps to reveal the world of marine life such as colourful tropical fish, seals and corals. Wood said: 'Eva came across me on Instagram, got in touch and asked me to submit photographs from our local waters to be a part of the exhibition. It was a delight and an honour to be invited to be a part of it.' Riley is an underwater artist who had already partnered with the museum through her permanent residence for her Nature Library that is open to public every Sunday to come see the themed books she has on offer. In 2022, she spent two weekends in residence at the Argyll Hope Spot which is a protected place that is a part of a global initiative by Mission Blue that highlights areas critical to the health of the ocean. She has written a book about her experience that will be out in November. Riley said: 'Eva and the team have put together this incredible exhibition together, it feels like you're walking underwater. 'It is fantastic, they are really celebrating how exciting the ocean is and that is the theme that I really want to focus on.' The museum said the exhibition has been received well, with many visitors excited to see a world they did not know much about. McLean said: 'The reception has been really positive, people have been really enjoying it. 'It's really popular, which has been helped by how much the local community has been interested in it. READ MORE: Flights cancelled and planes diverted at Scottish airport 'There is so much for people to see. I think people from looking at our photographs would have an awakening to the weird and wonderful colours of marine life around our shores.' Riley added: 'You never know what it could introduce you to because there is something for everyone. I just hope that people see something that they have never seen before or look at the ocean in a new way.' 'Here is another world of amazing creatures and colours, you don't have to go to warm tropical seas to get the amazing colours of marine life we have here. It is here for everybody to enjoy,' Woods said. Beneath the Waves also features artefacts from the museum's national maritime heritage collection and exhibits on loan from North Ayrshire Heritage Trust. Visitors can learn more about free diving and how it has advanced our understanding of marine archaeology and conservation. Riley added: 'Having these spaces where these things can be brought together and the public can see is great. People get to see something new, beautiful and exciting.' Entry to the exhibition is part of admission to the museum which is open daily from 10am-5pm. The exhibition runs until September 13.
08-08-2025
- Business
Canada's economy shed over 40,000 jobs in July, partly offsetting earlier growth
Headlines Latest News Podcasts (new window) June numbers surprised economists with robust employment gains Applicants at the Canada National Exhibition's job fair wait in line at the Enercare Centre in Toronto on July 30. The Canadian economy lost thousands of jobs in July. Photo: CBC / Alex Lupul The Canadian economy lost more than 40,000 jobs in July, sinking the share of people employed to an eight-month low, Statistics Canada reported on Friday, as the labour market gave back substantial gains seen in June. The unemployment rate, however, remained steady but at a multi-year-high level of 6.9 per cent, the agency said. The economy shed 40,800 jobs in July against a net addition of 83,000 jobs in June, taking the employment rate — or the percentage of people employed out of the total working-age population — to 60.7 per cent. The employment rate was the lowest since the pandemic and the loss of jobs was concentrated among permanent employees, Statistics Canada said. Enlarge image (new window) Source: Statistics Canada, Bank of Canada, Yahoo Finance Photo: CBC / Graeme Bruce Analysts were expecting the economy to add 13,500 jobs and that the unemployment rate would tick up to seven per cent, with BMO chief economist Douglas Porter saying that the final numbers show a weak start to the third quarter. This is an unambiguously weak report … although it comes hard on the heels of an unambiguously strong report, Porter wrote in a note to clients. Taken together, the overall picture is a soft economy, running with some excess capacity, not surprising in light of the trade uncertainty. The declines were largely driven by job losses among young people aged 15 to 24, a cohort that has struggled to find work in the current economic climate. Their employment rate dropped to 53.6 per cent, the lowest since November 1998, excluding the pandemic. The youth unemployment rate, meanwhile, hit 14.6 per cent — the highest rate for this group since September 2010, again barring the pandemic years. High school students returning to class in the fall are having an especially difficult time finding work, according to the data agency. The sectors hit hardest last month included the information, culture and recreation industry, which lost 29,000 jobs, while construction lost 22,000 jobs, and business, building and support services shed 19,000 jobs. Transportation and warehousing made gains with a 26,000-job bump. Enlarge image (new window) Source: Statistics Canada Photo: CBC / Graeme Bruce With files from Jenna Benchetrit Beginning of list of 13 items. Skip list? Friday, August 8 Thursday, August 7 Wednesday, August 6 End of list of 13 items. Back to beginning of list? 'I just don't really want to support them right now': Canadian traveller Conservative leader says his Canadian Sovereignty Act would unleash energy economy 18 hours ago Federal Politics Fares Alghoul says he's ready to report from the ground if Israel lets foreign media in 19 hours ago Armed Conflicts It's time to treat the country as a modern, diversifying economy, trade experts say 20 hours ago Trade Agreements Goods from more than 60 countries, EU now subject to tariff rates of 10% or more 21 hours ago U.S. Politics
11-07-2025
- Business
Canada added 83,000 jobs in June, sending unemployment down slightly
The vast majority of those jobs were part time, the agency said Friday, with 47,000 positions added in the private sector. Employment has either remained relatively flat or dropped since January of this year, when the economy added 76,000 new jobs. June also marked the first decrease in unemployment since January. The employment rate had previously declined by 0.3 percentage points between March and April, and held steady in May, according to Statistics Canada. Enlarge image (new window) Source: Statistics Canada Photo: CBC / Graeme Bruce The wholesale and retail trade industry, as well as health care and social assistance, saw the biggest influx of jobs. Most other industries held steady in the number of people they employed — though the agriculture sector dropped a few thousand jobs. The numbers came as a positive surprise; a poll by Reuters of economists heading into Friday's release predicted that unemployment would rise to 7.1 per cent, and employment would remain flat. Nathan Janzen, an economist at RBC, said the growth in jobs points to a bounce-back in attitude among businesses, after tariff-related fears chilled hiring earlier in the spring. Though, he adds, Trump's most recent threat to tariff all Canadian goods at 35 per cent means that trade risks remain. Over the long term, however, the unemployment data still paints a negative picture. Some 1.6 million people were still unemployed last month, and more than one in five people without jobs have been searching for work for 27 weeks or more — up 4.1 percentage points from last year. For students looking for work over the summer, the unemployment rate is still elevated: 17.4 per cent — up from 15.8 per cent compared to June 2024. Statistics Canada says that's the highest unemployment rate for the month of June since 2009, excluding pandemic years, when unemployment was particularly high. WATCH | Students face tough job market this summer: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? Despite some blemishes, like the fact that most of the jobs added were part-time ones, there were positive signals overall, said Benjamin Reitzes, managing director of Canadian rates and macro strategist at BMO — especially given the declines economists were expecting. No matter how you slice things, this report is materially better than expected, Reitzes said in a note. And while the numbers showed an image of an economy that was hanging in there for now, Reitzes said ongoing tariff turbulence could change things quickly going forward. With files from The Canadian Press
Glasgow Times
07-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow pottery found in shipwreck goes on display
Names like Deltfield in Anderston, The Caledonian Pottery and Bell's Pottery were just some of the companies producing stoneware, earthenware and bone china using locally sourced clays. Their products travelled the globe but have almost been forgotten since the kilns closed down and the buildings were demolished. Pottery class, Glasgow, 1952 (Image: Newsquest) A little piece of Glasgow history is returning, however, as a collection of rare 19th century ceramics recovered from a shipwreck go on display for the first time. The Beneath the Waves exhibition, which goes on show in the Scottish Maritime Museum's Linthouse building on Irvine Harbourside from today (June 7) will include the pottery salvaged from the wreck of the 1857 iron steamship SS Eagle off Lamlash Bay in Arran las year. The exhibition brings together the historic ceramic collection, award-winning underwater photography and an artist's detailed marine sketches to celebrate the extraordinary world beneath the ocean's surface. A washing bowl made by Bell's Pottery, retrieved from the SS Eagle (Image: Beneath the Waves) The SS Eagle ceramics, which were discovered by Oban-based diver and maritime explorer Graeme Bruce and team in July 2024, were made by Glasgow's Bell's Pottery. Established by brothers John and Matthew Perston Bell in late 1840 or 1841, it is recognised as arguably the most internationally significant producer of ceramic wares in Scotland at the time. It sat at the corner of Stafford Street and Pulteney Street, close to the Forth and Clyde Canal which was used to transport goods and raw materials. Graeme Bruce (Image: Beneath the Waves) According to the Scottish Pottery Society, Bell's Pottery export wares have been found as far afield as South America, the Far East, Australia and Canada. The last piece of Bell's Pottery was probably made around 1912. The SS Eagle collection features ceramics destined for trade and exhibition in Londonderry, Northern Island, and artefacts from the ship's galley. A piece of Bell's Pottery ceramic ware (Image: Beneath the Waves) Exhibits include seven plates and a bowl, a teapot lid and two bottles which still hold 'sparkling water' in addition to a decanter and bell. Beneath the Waves also features cups and plates from the Scottish Maritime Museum's own national maritime heritage collection as well as four vessels dating back to the Roman Empire on loan from North Ayrshire Heritage Centre. Eva Bukowska, exhibitions and events officer at the Scottish Maritime Museum, said: 'We are really excited to host the first showing of these fascinating ceramics recovered from SS Eagle. "The vessel also has a significance for the Museum as it was built by Alexander Denny, who was the brother of William Denny, whose test tank is now home to our second collection in Dumbarton.' The SS Eagle was acquired by the McConnel and Laird Line of Glasgow in June 1859 for service as a passenger and cargo vessel. Just five months later, on November 28, 1859, it sank after colliding with a sailing boat, the Pladda, while en route from Glasgow to Londonderry. Eleven lives were lost. Graeme Bruce added: 'Diving has been my great passion for 35 years. 'For me, a shipwreck is a 'time capsule' hidden from view over time by the sea. The privilege of being able to explore and connect with the past is beyond description. 'Enabling the artefacts from shipwrecks like this Bell's Pottery collection to then have a new life on show for everyone to learn from and appreciate is so important.' Beneath the Waves has been curated in collaboration with renowned underwater photographer, marine conservationist and writer Lawson Wood; diver, maritime explorer and retired engineer Graeme Bruce; and Ayrshire underwater artist and writer Christina Riley. It runs until September 13.
Daily Record
06-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Items recovered from 1859 tragic Ayrshire shipwreck to go on display at museum
The SS Eagle is seen as an unprecedented example of an almost intact cargo of 19th century Glaswegian ceramics. A collection of rare 19th century ceramics recovered from the wreck of the 1857 iron steamship SS Eagle off Lamlash Bay, Arran, last year, will go on display for the first time in the Scottish Maritime Museum's Summer exhibition which opens tomorrow. The 'Beneath the Waves' exhibition, which goes on show in the museum's Linthouse building on Irvine Harbourside, brings together the historic ceramic collection, award-winning underwater photography and an artist's detailed marine sketches to celebrate the extraordinary world beneath the ocean's surface. The SS Eagle launched from the Dumbarton yard of Alexander Denny in July 1857. The 324 tonne steamer was acquired by the McConnel and Laird Line of Glasgow in June 1859 for service as a passenger and cargo vessel. Just five months later, on November 28, 1859, SS Eagle sank after colliding with a sailing boat, the Pladda, whilst en route from Glasgow to Londonderry with a general cargo, two hundred sheep and fifty four passengers. Eleven lives were lost. The SS Eagle ceramics, which were discovered by Oban-based diver and maritime explorer Graeme Bruce and team in July 2024, were made by Glasgow-based Bell's Pottery. Bell's Pottery was established by brothers John and Matthew Perston Bell in late 1840 or 1841. The site at the corner of Stafford Street and Pulteney Street was close to the Forth & Clyde Canal which was used to transport goods and raw materials. According to the Scottish Pottery Society, Bell's Pottery export wares have been found as far afield as South America, the Far East, Australia and Canada. The last piece of Bell's Pottery was probably made around 1912. In the 19th century, Glasgow was a major centre for the production of ceramics and rivalled the Staffordshire potteries. Bell's Pottery itself is recognised as arguably the most internationally significant producer of ceramic wares in Scotland at the time. The lack of surviving pottery from Glasgow's industrial ceramics period, which spanned three centuries from 1748 to the mid 1980's, makes the SS Eagle's ceramic tableware nationally significant. The SS Eagle collection features ceramics destined for trade and exhibition in Londonderry, Northern Island, and artefacts from the ship's galley. Exhibits include seven plates and a bowl, a teapot lid and two bottles which still hold 'sparkling water' in addition to a decanter and bell. Complementing the SS Eagle ceramics, 'Beneath the Waves' also features cups and plates from the Scottish Maritime Museum's own national maritime heritage collection as well as four vessels dating back to the Roman Empire on loan from North Ayrshire Heritage Centre. Eva Bukowska, Exhibitions and Events Officer at the Scottish Maritime Museum, said: "We are really excited to host the first showing of these fascinating ceramics recovered from SS Eagle. The vessel also has a significance for the Museum as it was built by Alexander Denny, who was the brother of William Denny, whose test tank is now home to our second collection in Dumbarton." Graeme Bruce added: "Diving has been my great passion for 35 years. For me, a shipwreck is a 'time capsule' hidden from view over time by the sea. The privilege of being able to explore and connect with the past is beyond description. Enabling the artefacts from shipwrecks like this Bell's Pottery collection to then have a new life on show for everyone to learn from and appreciate is so important. Connecting people with a heritage like this means everything to me and those I dive with." 'Beneath the Waves' exhibition has been curated in collaboration with renowned underwater photographer, marine conservationist and writer Lawson Wood; diver, maritime explorer and retired engineer Graeme Bruce; and Ayrshire underwater artist and writer Christina Riley. In the exhibition, Lawson Wood, who enjoyed his first scuba dive aged 11 years, draws on 60 years of underwater photography. His images reveal the captivating world of marine life and range from colourful tropical fish and seals to corals and anemones. Christina Riley's work focuses on the small details of complex and beautiful marine ecosystems. The exhibition features a selection of photographs and pencil drawings created during her time as a snorkelling-artist-in-residence at the Argyll Hope Spot. Part of the global Mission Blue initiative led by the renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, the Hope Spots project highlights areas critical to the health of the ocean. Other Hope Spots include the Galapagos Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can also learn more about freediving and how this ancient practice has advanced our understanding of marine archaeology and conservation. 'Beneath the Waves' runs from Saturday, June 7 to Saturday, September 13. Admission to 'Beneath the Waves' is included in Museum admission. The museum is open daily from 10am until 5pm. Up to three children go FREE with each Adult/Concession ticket.
