Many Glaswegians will know someone or have a relative who once worked at one of Glasgow’s shipyards.
The 19th century and early 20th century was a boom period for Glasgow’s shipyards, including Fairfield in Govan and John Brown’s in Clydebank.
Sadly, the industry declined in Scotland after World War II, and many of them closed in the following decades.
Take a look through this gallery at some of Glasgow’s shipyards over the years.
Sadly, the industry declined in Scotland after World War II, and many of them closed in the following decades.
. Glasgow's shipyards
Aerial shot of John Brown's shipyard on the River Clyde at Clydebank in December 1965. Photo: Unknown
. Glasgow's shipyards
The Queen Elizabeth II liner being fitted out at John Browns shipyard in Clydebank in December 1967 - here a welder works on the floor of the ship. Photo: Allan Milligan
. Glasgow's shipyards
The Queen Elizabeth II liner being fitted out at John Brown shipyard in Clydebank in December 1967 Photo: Allan Milligan
. Glasgow's shipyards
The Queen Elizabeth II liner being fitted out at John Brown shipyard in Clydebank in December 1967 Photo: Allan Milligan
. Glasgow's shipyards
County class destroyer HMS Antrim slips into the River Clyde after being launched from Fairfield shipyard in October 1967. Photo: Unknown
5. Glasgow's shipyards
The Queen Elizabeth II liner being fitted out at John Brown shipyard in Clydebank in December 1967 Photo: Allan Milligan
6. Glasgow's shipyards
County class destroyer HMS Antrim slips into the River Clyde after being launched from Fairfield shipyard in Govan in October 1967. Photo: Unknown
7. Glasgow's shipyards
SNP MP Winnie Ewing watches a welder at work when she visits Fairfield's shipyard at Govan in January 1968 Photo: Gordon Rule
8. Glasgow's shipyards
A floating oil platform/oil rig is launched from John Brown's shipyard at Clydebank in May 1969 Photo: Gordon Rule