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An outside view of the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dunbarton.
The Denny Experiment Test Tank
A great place for learning.
Discover how William Denny & Brothers’ innovative and experimental approach to shipbuilding made waves in the shipbuilding industry from the 1800s to 1963, with the world’s first commercial ship model experiment tank, the length of a football pitch. Enter the world of the Victorian ship designer, William Denny’s drawing office and find out how to design your own ship. Learn about Denny Brothers, builders of the famous 'Cutty Sark' and inventors of the Denny helicopter, Denny hovercraft and Denny-Brown stabilisers.
Contacts
Operator: Scottish Maritime Museum
Address: Castle Street Dumbarton Dunbartonshire G82 1QS
- Telephone: 01389 763 444
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Mon-Sat 1000-1600. (Closed 25-26 Dec; 1-2 Jan 2025.) Visit website for more details and advance booking.
Travel
- By Bus: 205
- By Rail: Dumbarton Central / 0.4 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
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