Shipbuilding on The Clyde
This page features some of the vessels built on the Clyde in recent years and some of the historical characters associated with the shipbuilding industry.
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Many of the images in this gallery open a blog post on Clydeside Images.com which contains additional pictures and information. See also the Type 45 Destroyers page.
I took these aerial views of Clydebank from a light aircraft in 1976. They show the John Brown`s Shipyard, even then devoid of vessels under construction, the Forth & Clyde Canal, and the sprawling Singer Factory. Part of Rothesay Dock is also visible, top left.
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The aft island for HMS Queen Elizabeth being prepared at BAE Scotstoun for transportation by barge to Rosyth where the carrier is being assembled.
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The famous Dumbarton shipbuilders, Denny`s was the first commercial yard to utilise a Ship Model Experimental Tank to refine the design of its hulls. Now part of the Scottish Maritime Museum, the 300ft-long tank has been restored to full working condition and is still used to test ship designs, a remarkable achievement considering the current widespread use of computer technology and the fact that the tank dates from 1882!