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"Newshot" Engine - Govan Graving Docks 1974
Made by Scottish Maritime Museum
The starboard set of the inverted-vertical compound propulsion engines from the floating crane Newshot (MOWT10). For most of its life the vessel was called ‘Newshot’ It was built in 1943 by Fleming and Ferguson in Paisley for the Ministry of Supply, to load and unload vessels whose cargoes could not be handled by existing facilities. After the War it was sold to the Clyde Navigation Trust. It was taken out of service in the early 1970s, and the crane and machinery stripped out. The hull was subsequently used as a dumb barge by the North Sea oil industry at Invergordon When the machinery was stripped out, the engines were retrieved by the Scottish Society for the Preservation of Historic Machinery. All the items were then stored at the old Transport Museum in Albert Drive, and then transferred to the SMM. They are important as the prime movers of an example of a specialised ship type. This particular ship was built to resolve part of the problem of handling heavy cargoes on the Clyde as preparations were made for the D-day invasion of France. As ‘Newshot’ the vessel continued to be an important part of the cargo-handling equipment of the Port of Glasgow until the volume of trade declined in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Also see details of a port engine we believe to be from London Titan (MOWT9) at www.markhamgrangesteammuseum.co.uk/ff_marine.htm


Small Building
Made by Bora Horza
This is the only remaining building on the site and contains 4 circular holes in the floor which have been covered over. Unfortunately I do not know their use. A closer image can be seen Shipyards were present in Govan, Glasgow, since approx 1841 and were the main industry for Glasgow for several decades. Now very few shipbuilders are still in business on the clyde with the majority of the yards given over for house building, museums, and other entertainment. These docks lie abandoned, collecting rubbish, and are shadowed by the modern Glasgow Science Centre Tower. It is the tallest freestanding building in Scotland, however like the docks has fallen into disuse due to problems with its foundations.


Football Graveyard
Made by Bora Horza
Within the dry docks, which are no longer dry, congregates vast amounts of rubbish. These 3 footballs are just some of many which now float out their lives never to be retrieved. Shipyards were present in Govan, Glasgow, since approx 1841 and were the main industry for Glasgow for several decades. Now very few shipbuilders are still in business on the clyde with the majority of the yards given over for house building, museums, and other entertainment. These docks lie abandoned, collecting rubbish, and are shadowed by the modern Glasgow Science Centre Tower. It is the tallest freestanding building in Scotland, however like the docks has fallen into disuse due to problems with its foundations.


Covered Holes
Made by Bora Horza
This is the only remaining building on the site and contains 4 circular holes in the floor which have been covered over. Unfortunately I do not know their use. Shipyards were present in Govan, Glasgow, since approx 1841 and were the main industry for Glasgow for several decades. Now very few shipbuilders are still in business on the clyde with the majority of the yards given over for house building, museums, and other entertainment. These docks lie abandoned, collecting rubbish, and are shadowed by the modern Glasgow Science Centre Tower. It is the tallest freestanding building in Scotland, however like the docks has fallen into disuse due to problems with its foundations.


Clan Graham
Made by andywsx
Clan Graham in Govan Drydock on 17th May 1977. The ship is dressed overall on the occasion of the Royal Visit to Glasgow and Govan to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal party were expected to travel down the road adjacent to the drydock, but instead came down the north side of the River Clyde and crossed on the ferry downstream. She took tea with a resident in a council house in Govan near the drydocks, but we never saw any security any where near us.. It would be a bit different today ! 17 May 1977 (Scan from own slide)


[Tall Ships] Acknowledgement
Made by fridgeuk
The Clyde Maritime Trust gratefully acknowledges the support and encouragement which it received during the restoration of the barque 'Glenlee' from William G. Thomas superintendent of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and from his technical and curatorial staff. The re-rigging of the 'Glenlee' during 1998 was planned and supervised in Glasgow by a member of the team which is responsible for maintaining the ship 'Balclutha' (Clydebuilt 1886) owned by the United States Government National Park service.


Dry Dock
Made by Bora Horza
Shipyards were present in Govan, Glasgow, since approx 1841 and were the main industry for Glasgow for several decades. Now very few shipbuilders are still in business on the clyde with the majority of the yards given over for house building, museums, and other entertainment. These docks lie abandoned, collecting rubbish, and are shadowed by the modern Glasgow Science Centre Tower. It is the tallest freestanding building in Scotland, however like the docks has fallen into disuse due to problems with its foundations.


Talisman Wheel
Made by ballasttrust
Built by A & J Inglis, Pointhouse Glasgow in 1896. Specification details available Clydebuilt datebase at www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=1909 From the Dan McDonald Collection. Records of A & J Inglis held by Glasgow City Archives (www.csglasgow.org/services/Library_Services/The_Mitchell/...)


Iolaire
Made by ballasttrust
Built by William Beardmore and Company, Govan in 1902. Specification details available from Clydebuilt datebase at www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=4531 From the Dan McDonald Collection. The archives of William Beardmore & Co are held by the University of Glasgow Archive Services www.gla.ac.uk/services/archives/


PS Waverley
Made by ThistleDhu1
PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger carrying paddle steamer in the world. Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. Purchased by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, she has been restored to her 1947 appearance and now operates passenger excursions around the British coast. www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/


Welcome Duncan
Made by Dave Forbes Photography
Making history and fresh from her launch slipway , Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan will spend 2 years of fitting out and sea trials in the Firth of Clyde before making her way into Pompey for official commissioning. She is the sixth and final of this batch of Type 45's (Daring Class) to be launched in Glasgow. This could be one of the last traditional launches on the Clyde. Daring - Dauntless - Diamond - Defender - Dragon - Duncan


Week 4 : Oh so tyred
Made by stuballscramble
After finishing a long boring nightshift, I went for some urban exploring around the derelict graving docks on the banks of the Clyde, Glasgow... I survived for a while but eventually, I needed my bed. As we clambered over the mountains of discarded bottles and cans, I saw lots of large tyres and thought it would make the perfect shot for this weeks picture.... since I was 'tyred' :D


The Glasgow tower
Made by Barrry Hughes
At 127 metres high, Glasgow Tower is currently the tallest tower in Scotland and the second tallest free-standing structure after the Inverkip Power Station chimney. It also holds a Guinness World Record for being the tallest tower in the world capable of rotating 360 degrees from its base to its top. I got that from wikipedia so dont blame me if its wrong


March Sunrise
Made by flatfoot471
A misty sunrise from the archives. Was going through some old files looking for something else and found this. A wee bit of editing and another Glasgow sunrise to the collection. Taken from the Govan Dry Docks looking east. A place which is only safe to visit in the early hours of the morning as the locals use it as a drinking den.


Govan Graving Docks
Made by scottjenk
built between 1869 & 1875 BY Clyde Navigation Trust to cater for the huge demand for a facility that allowed for inspection and repair of the bottom of ships. They remained in use until 1988. The Dock consists of 3 basins. The largest (Dock 3) on the Govan Road side was large enough to accommodate 2 ships. Glasgow - UK


Clydeside
Made by Chris Scyner
The changing shape of Glasgow's Clyde side. In this shot you can see the BBC Building (to the left of centre) then the Waverley Steamer is sitting in front f the Glasgow Science Centre. To the right is the tower which rotates according to the direction of the wind and gives a great view over the city.


MV Lady of Mann
Made by Bob the courier
In Govan drydock with PS Waverley awaiting attention behind. A very different Glasgow in the background, no SECC or Science centre to be seen, and the riverside/Prince's dock sheds are still very much in existence. Taken late70s early 80's and rescued from decaying 35mm slide


Waverley
Made by Bob the courier
departing the entrance to Princes Dock in Glasgow, on the left can be see the knuckle that seperated the dock from the dry dock next door. In the background can be seen the pumphouse at the entrance to the former Queens Dock, and the towering spire of Glasgow University.


Photo opportunity.
Made by Honestman28
SS Glenlee will be moving from her berth on the upper Clyde to Garvel dry dock (Greenock) on Wednesday around noon. This is to make her ready for her permanent move to the new Transport Musuem. Should be a good photo opportunity for any of my local contacts.


Glenlee 1
Made by kevinmcc
The Glenlee is towed out of its dock by tugs. Glenlee is being towed to dry dock in Greenock. There, she will undergo extensive renovation work for 3 weeks, before returning to Yorkhill Quay for further dramatic improvements.