My great grandmother was born on the 16th of July 1880 on a boat from Scotland name unknown. I am trying to get a copy of her birth certificate but have not got any where, any ideas or the name of the boat would be of great assistance.

Until a ship docked any births, marriages or deaths would likely be filed under the ship's country of origin. As for the name of the ship involved, check the passenger lists for your great-great-grandparents.