Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank

Unique opportunity to step back into the world of the Victorian ship-designer and visit the world's oldest working Shop Model Experiment tank, restored to working condition. Experience the Victorian technology which created the Scottish shipbuilding legend. Coach parties welcome.

Built in 1882, the Denny Tank retains many original features including a water tank as long as a football pitch. The tank has bee fully restored to working order and is still used for testing ship designs by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde.

Try your hand scraping a wax ship model, or test dull designs in our small demonstration tank.

The Museum's Corner Cafe is open for light meals, snacks and drinks. The museum shop has a wide selection of souvenirs suitable for all ages and pockets.

Don't forget to visit the Scottish Maritime Museum's other two sites - The Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside, with the Linthouse Engine Shop and a large collection of boats and maritime artefacts, and Clydebuilt Maritime Museum at Braehead, which explores the story of the River Clyde. See separate entries for these sites and their opening times.

Contact

Contact

Castle Street
Dumbarton
Dunbartonshire
G82 1QS
Scotland

Tel: +44 (1389) 763444
Fax: +44 (1369) 743093