Scottish Maritime Museum

A collection at the Scottish Maritime Museum has been recognized as being of national significance to Scotland. With a focus on Scotland's shipbuilding history, it is situated at two locations in the West of Scotland, Irvine, and Dumbarton.

A collection at the Scottish Maritime Museum has been recognized as being of national significance to Scotland. The museum is dedicated to Scotland's history of shipbuilding and is situated at two locations in West Scotland: Irvine and Dumbarton. The Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank at the Dumbarton Museum is dedicated to naval architect William Denny Jr. and his business, William Denny and Brothers of Dumbarton, which was among the most forward-thinking shipbuilding firms in the world and built ships like the Cutty Sark before closing in 1963. The tank was the first commercial instance of a ship testing tank and was finished in 1883.

The 100-meter-long tank and William Denny's drawing office are still present at the tank's original location, which was reopened as a museum in 1983. Photographs and ship model replicas are also on show. Also available is the opportunity for visitors to smooth and carve a genuine wax hull model.

Location: The Linthouse, Harbour Road, Irvine, Ayrshire KA12 8BT, Scotland