The John Brown shipyard at Clydebank was perhaps the most famous of all the Clyde shipbuilders.
Both large liners and warships have been launched here. You can
now enjoy a panoramic view of Clydeside from the top of the Titan Crane. A
lift, rather than the endless stairs the crane operators used,
whisks you up to the engine house and an exhibition. The hammerhead
crane, overlooking the fitting-out basin, is an apt symbol of
Clydebank's shipbuilding fame and resilience.
The
Clydebank Museum is located at the Town Hall and contains
changing displays of the history of the area.
The
Forth and Clyde canal joins the Clyde just along the river
at Bowling.
View Clydebank on Google maps (opens in new
window).
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Many large liners and warships were built and launched at John Brown's Shipyard at Clydebank.
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From the top of the Titan crane you can take in the view of John Brown's shipyards, where many famous ships were launched.
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Clydebank suffered heavy bombing during the Second World War.