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.