A
visit to the Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank is a unique chance
to step back into the world of the Victorian ship designer. Built in
1882 the Denny Tank was the first commercial ship model testing tank
built in the world and it retains many original features today - a water
tank as long as a football pitch, clay moulding beds for casting wax
model ship hulls and the original Victorian machinery used for shaping
models.
The Tank has been restored to working condition by the Scottish Maritime Museum and is still used for testing ship designs.
The
Denny Tank is the last surviving part of the important shipyard of William
Denny and Brothers. The yard operated from 1844 until 1963 building
every type of vessel from sailing ships to modern liners. Dumbarton
was the home of many other shipyards apart from Denny's, now all gone.
Disabled access is limited. Please phone for details.
Museum Services
Parties are
welcome. Visits can be arranged for party bookings including special tours
outside normal working hours. School visits can be organised to fit the
needs of different age groups. Special discount prices are available for
group bookings.
Corner Cafe Now Open!
Cafe at the Denny Tank open for business from Monday
to Saturday 10am - 4pm, offering light meals, snacks and drinks.
Opening
Hours and Prices
Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
(excluding the Christmas and New Year period)
Adults £2.00, Concession £1.50, Family £5.00
The Denny Tank is within easy distance of both Dumbarton Central and Dumbarton East train stations and is on a direct route from Glasgow. Free parking is available for cars and coaches.
Denny
Ship Model Experiment Tank
Castle Street, Dumbarton. G82 1QS
Telephone (01389) 763444 Fax (01389) 743093