How to find out about Aberdeen built ships?
A Random Ship from Our Database… Welcome to the Aberdeen Built Ships Project Website.. Use this website to search for information about any of the nearly 3,000 recorded ships built in Aberdeen since 1811 and to see what objects are held at Aberdeen Maritime Museum.
Who was the first person to build ships in Scotland?
Aberdeen shipbuilder Alexander Stephen in 1850 opened a shipyard at Kelvinhaugh on the Clyde specifically to build iron ships. The Kelvinhaugh company (although later relocated to Linthouse) continued in business affectionately known as ‘Stephens’ and built 697 ships, and continued in business on the Clyde until 1968.
Where did William Rennie build ships in Scotland?
William Rennie had a shipyard at Footdee, Aberdeen, c1825 to c1839. He also worked as a freelance Naval Architect and is known to have designed ships for shipyards in Aberdeen, Canada, Glasgow, and Liverpool. Stanley Bruce, BSc., I.Mar.Eng., MIMarEST.
Where was the ship Thermopylae built in Aberdeen?
A stainless-steel water-jet cut image of the clipper ship ‘Thermopylae’ was erected at the south end of York Street, Footdee, Aberdeen (Directly across the street to where the ship was built) to commemorate the 150-year anniversary of her launch.
Who are the famous ship builders of Aberdeen?
Over 3,000 ships were built in Aberdeen, from world famous yards such as Alexander Hall, Hall Russell, the Duthie’s, the Stephen’s, John Lewis, John Humphrey, Walter Hood, and many more smaller concerns. Aberdeen shipbuilders in the mid-1800’s played a significant role in the establishment of other shipyards in the UK and around the World.
Aberdeen shipbuilder Alexander Stephen in 1850 opened a shipyard at Kelvinhaugh on the Clyde specifically to build iron ships. The Kelvinhaugh company (although later relocated to Linthouse) continued in business affectionately known as ‘Stephens’ and built 697 ships, and continued in business on the Clyde until 1968.
William Rennie had a shipyard at Footdee, Aberdeen, c1825 to c1839. He also worked as a freelance Naval Architect and is known to have designed ships for shipyards in Aberdeen, Canada, Glasgow, and Liverpool. Stanley Bruce, BSc., I.Mar.Eng., MIMarEST.
When did Ferryhill become part of Aberdeen City?
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw rapid residential development of the area. Ferryhill was incorporated into the City of Aberdeen following the Extension and Improvement Act of 1883 and was linked to the tramway in 1903. Aberdeen City Conservation Area Character Appraisal | Ferryhill | July 20137
