Glasgow has long boasted loads of great bars and clubs on both sides of the Clyde, but in the 1980s we even had one on the River Clyde itself.
In 1988, floating nightclub the Tuxedo Princess dropped anchor at Anderston Quay under the shadow of the Kingston Bridge and immediately became one of the go-to spots for weekend revellers.
Formerly used as a car ferry on the Stranraer-Larne route, the Dumbarton-built ship was originally called the TSS Caledonian Princess and about as far removed from your typical Glasgow nightclub as it's possible to be.
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That all changed in 1981, when nightlife entrepreneur Michael Quadrini acquired the ship, gutted out her hull, and transformed it into a clubbers' paradise.
Initially berthed on the Tyne, the Tuxedo Princess spent its early years becoming a Newcastle hotspot before moving back home to the Clyde.
When she finally arrived in Glasgow in the late '80s, the party ship soon established itself as a venue of Miami Vice proportions where up to 2,000 patrons could drink and dance the night away.
For its first couple of years, the 'Tux' had a rep as a rather sophisticated venue where people made a real effort to dress up for the occasion. It was the kind of place where you could rub shoulder pads with the rich and famous.
You could sip cocktails at one of the ship's many bars or listen to music in the piano bar. You could eat a nice meal in the restaurant, or boogie to your heart's content to all the latest club hits.
There were two theme bars, a restaurant named Di Angelo's, a function suite with three private bars, and the Cruise Club with its revolving dancefloor and 30 video screens.
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The classy years didn't last too long, however. Into the 1990s, dress codes were relaxed and the ship began to attract stag and hen dos and binge drinkers. The Tuxedo Princess soon found itself dubbed locally as 'the Tacky Tub', 'the Boogie Boat,' 'Neds R Us,' 'Moby Dick,' and last but not least, 'The Love Boat.'
But with a new decade came new opportunities. The Tux caught the breeze of the rave phenomenon in her sails and truly came into her own - though others say this was the beginning of the end for the floating club.
Nevertheless, Happy Hardcore nights featuring top MCs and DJs became the stuff of legend and a string of unforgettable performances by the likes of Ultrasonic, Dream Frequency and The Rhythmic State left lasting memories for those who witnessed them.
The Tuxedo Princess remained on the Clyde until 1998, when she returned for a second spell on the Tyne. The ship was eventually broken up for scrap in Turkey after plans to transform her into a floating casino were shelved during the credit crunch of 2008.
While the Tuxedo Princess has now been gone for over 25 years, the floating club is still fondly-recalled by many Glasgow locals.
Commenting on Facebook, Martain Irvine said: "I remember it so well. Had some cracking times there - even though it was called the 'Tacky Tub'. However in its heyday, it was fantastic."
Maureen Mccafferty Gray wrote: "Loved dancing the night away there before she floated away."
Linda Main recalled: "Had so many great nights out on the Tuxedo Princess - loved it."
Michelle Parker said: "I worked on the Tuxedo for years. Had THE best social life and met so many amazing people."
Sonny Khan added: "I was there every Saturday night. No tie, no entry - great nights. It started going downhill when the rave scene started to take over, but had many good nights in there."
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