Between 1973 and 1988, a total of 53 ships were built by Govan Shipbuilders at the Govan (former Fairfield) shipyard. Investment in plant equipment at the yard during this period included expansion of the steel fabrication facilities and the installation of four 80 ton travelling rope luffing cranes in 1975 by Clarke Chapman, servicing the yard's three slipways, in order to increase the size of units that could be prefabricated. An additional three 80 ton cranes from Scotstoun Marine Ltd were dismantled and transferred to Govan after the Scotstoun yard closed in 1980; they remain distinctive due to their blue paintwork.
According to medieval legend, Constantine, a 7th-century King of Strathclyde, founded a monastery under the rule of Columbanus in Govan. During the Middle Ages, Govan was the site of a ferry which linked the area with Partick for seasonal cattle drovers. In the 18th and 19th centuries, textile mills and coal mining were important; in the early 19th century shipbuilding emerged as Govan's principal industry. In 1864, Govan gained burgh status, and was Scotland's fifth largest burgh. It was incorporated into the city of Glasgow in 1912.
A by-election took place in this ward on 10 October 2013 following the death of SNP's councillor, Allison Hunter, and resulted in a Labour gain. The population of Govan in 2011 was 30,089, here is the ethnic makeup of Govan.
Watch huge warship HMS Cardiff construction at Govan shipyard in Glasgow
Global defence, aerospace and security company BAE Systems Maritime has joined the last two main sections of warship HMS Cardiff at their Govan site in Glasgow.
The momentous occasion was filmed and uploaded to social media on Sunday (July 16) by the maritime company.
The joining of the two sections involved connecting miles of cabling and pipework with extreme precision.
BAE Systems Maritime described the completion of this task as "a huge milestone" in developing the next-generation submarine hunter.
On Twitter, BAE Systems Maritime posted: "When two become one"
"Last week the two main sections of HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 frigate came together as one on the hardstand at our Govan site."
"This is a huge milestone in delivering the most advanced anti-submarine warfare capabili...
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Wednesday 30th November 2022 (St. Andrew's Day!)
The Royal Navy's newest frigate, HMS Glasgow, has taken its first trip down the River Clyde.
The Type 26 frigate was moved on to a specialist barge from the Govan yard where she was built and then floated downriver to be lowered into Loch Long, according to UK Defence Journal.
The frigate will return to BAE's yard at Scotstoun in Glasgow for fitting out.
Scottish shipyards have orders to build a total of 13 Royal Navy frigates.
Eight Type 26 ships are being constructed by BAE Systems on the Clyde, while five Type 31 vessels are being built by Babcock at Rosyth in Fife.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace visited HMS Glasgow while it was first being rolled onto the barge.
He said: "I think it's a remarkable achievement by the workforce here,...
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New shipbuilding hall being built at Govan for Type 26 frigate construction.
BAE Systems CGI showing new shipbuilding hall at Govan currently under construction.
170m in length and 80m wide with capacity for 2 Type 26 frigates to be constructed side-by-side. Has two 100 and two 20-tonne tonne gantry cranes and can accommodate up to 500 workers per shift.
HMS Birmingham will be 1st ship assembled here.
#baesystems #Type26Frigate
Footage: BAE Systems
Music: Tubebackr Mango
published: 16 Oct 2023
Royal Navy frigate HMS Glasgow leaves Govan shipyard for first time
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace praised the “remarkable achievement” of shipbuilders as the new frigate HMS Glasgow was moved on to the Clyde for the first time.
The Type 26 frigate is structurally complete and it has been slowly rolled from the shipyard’s hard standing in Govan, Glasgow, on to a barge for transport down river.
The 149-metre warship will be taken to deeper water where the barge will be submerged, allowing HMS Glasgow to float for the first time.
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Saving Govan's Fairfield Shipyard Building
Watch the amazing story behind the historic Fairfield Shipyard building in Govan, Glasgow and the huge challenge to save it from demolition and transform it into a beacon of hope and pride for Govan's future.
Come see the results for yourself - our free heritage centre is open Monday to Friday (also Saturdays in July & August) from 1-4pm, along with a regular programme of evening talks and events!
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Scotland was once the shipbuilder to the world
and the heart of its industry was sited on the banks
of the Clyde in the Glasgow district of Govan
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Global defence, aerospace and security company BAE Systems Maritime has joined the last two main sections of warship HMS Cardiff at their Govan site in Glasgow....
Global defence, aerospace and security company BAE Systems Maritime has joined the last two main sections of warship HMS Cardiff at their Govan site in Glasgow.
The momentous occasion was filmed and uploaded to social media on Sunday (July 16) by the maritime company.
The joining of the two sections involved connecting miles of cabling and pipework with extreme precision.
BAE Systems Maritime described the completion of this task as "a huge milestone" in developing the next-generation submarine hunter.
On Twitter, BAE Systems Maritime posted: "When two become one"
"Last week the two main sections of HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 frigate came together as one on the hardstand at our Govan site."
"This is a huge milestone in delivering the most advanced anti-submarine warfare capability available to the @RoyalNavy."
The next step is to carry out further structural work at their Govan site before floating and transferring the vessel to BAE's yard at Scotstoun.
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Global defence, aerospace and security company BAE Systems Maritime has joined the last two main sections of warship HMS Cardiff at their Govan site in Glasgow.
The momentous occasion was filmed and uploaded to social media on Sunday (July 16) by the maritime company.
The joining of the two sections involved connecting miles of cabling and pipework with extreme precision.
BAE Systems Maritime described the completion of this task as "a huge milestone" in developing the next-generation submarine hunter.
On Twitter, BAE Systems Maritime posted: "When two become one"
"Last week the two main sections of HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 frigate came together as one on the hardstand at our Govan site."
"This is a huge milestone in delivering the most advanced anti-submarine warfare capability available to the @RoyalNavy."
The next step is to carry out further structural work at their Govan site before floating and transferring the vessel to BAE's yard at Scotstoun.
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Wednesday 30th November 2022 (St. Andrew's Day!)
The Royal Navy's newest frigate, HMS Glasgow, has taken its first trip down the River Clyde.
The Type 26 frig...
Wednesday 30th November 2022 (St. Andrew's Day!)
The Royal Navy's newest frigate, HMS Glasgow, has taken its first trip down the River Clyde.
The Type 26 frigate was moved on to a specialist barge from the Govan yard where she was built and then floated downriver to be lowered into Loch Long, according to UK Defence Journal.
The frigate will return to BAE's yard at Scotstoun in Glasgow for fitting out.
Scottish shipyards have orders to build a total of 13 Royal Navy frigates.
Eight Type 26 ships are being constructed by BAE Systems on the Clyde, while five Type 31 vessels are being built by Babcock at Rosyth in Fife.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace visited HMS Glasgow while it was first being rolled onto the barge.
He said: "I think it's a remarkable achievement by the workforce here, who've built basically the world's leading anti-submarine warfare ship."
Mr Wallace said the first Type 26 ship was coming out of the shipyard late but not "catastrophically" so.
Wednesday 30th November 2022 (St. Andrew's Day!)
The Royal Navy's newest frigate, HMS Glasgow, has taken its first trip down the River Clyde.
The Type 26 frigate was moved on to a specialist barge from the Govan yard where she was built and then floated downriver to be lowered into Loch Long, according to UK Defence Journal.
The frigate will return to BAE's yard at Scotstoun in Glasgow for fitting out.
Scottish shipyards have orders to build a total of 13 Royal Navy frigates.
Eight Type 26 ships are being constructed by BAE Systems on the Clyde, while five Type 31 vessels are being built by Babcock at Rosyth in Fife.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace visited HMS Glasgow while it was first being rolled onto the barge.
He said: "I think it's a remarkable achievement by the workforce here, who've built basically the world's leading anti-submarine warfare ship."
Mr Wallace said the first Type 26 ship was coming out of the shipyard late but not "catastrophically" so.
BAE Systems CGI showing new shipbuilding hall at Govan currently under construction.
170m in length and 80m wide with capacity for 2 Type 26 frigates to be con...
BAE Systems CGI showing new shipbuilding hall at Govan currently under construction.
170m in length and 80m wide with capacity for 2 Type 26 frigates to be constructed side-by-side. Has two 100 and two 20-tonne tonne gantry cranes and can accommodate up to 500 workers per shift.
HMS Birmingham will be 1st ship assembled here.
#baesystems #Type26Frigate
Footage: BAE Systems
Music: Tubebackr Mango
BAE Systems CGI showing new shipbuilding hall at Govan currently under construction.
170m in length and 80m wide with capacity for 2 Type 26 frigates to be constructed side-by-side. Has two 100 and two 20-tonne tonne gantry cranes and can accommodate up to 500 workers per shift.
HMS Birmingham will be 1st ship assembled here.
#baesystems #Type26Frigate
Footage: BAE Systems
Music: Tubebackr Mango
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace praised the “remarkable achievement” of shipbuilders as the new frigate HMS Glasgow was moved on to the Clyde for the first time.
...
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace praised the “remarkable achievement” of shipbuilders as the new frigate HMS Glasgow was moved on to the Clyde for the first time.
The Type 26 frigate is structurally complete and it has been slowly rolled from the shipyard’s hard standing in Govan, Glasgow, on to a barge for transport down river.
The 149-metre warship will be taken to deeper water where the barge will be submerged, allowing HMS Glasgow to float for the first time.
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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace praised the “remarkable achievement” of shipbuilders as the new frigate HMS Glasgow was moved on to the Clyde for the first time.
The Type 26 frigate is structurally complete and it has been slowly rolled from the shipyard’s hard standing in Govan, Glasgow, on to a barge for transport down river.
The 149-metre warship will be taken to deeper water where the barge will be submerged, allowing HMS Glasgow to float for the first time.
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Watch the amazing story behind the historic Fairfield Shipyard building in Govan, Glasgow and the huge challenge to save it from demolition and transform it int...
Watch the amazing story behind the historic Fairfield Shipyard building in Govan, Glasgow and the huge challenge to save it from demolition and transform it into a beacon of hope and pride for Govan's future.
Come see the results for yourself - our free heritage centre is open Monday to Friday (also Saturdays in July & August) from 1-4pm, along with a regular programme of evening talks and events!
Watch the amazing story behind the historic Fairfield Shipyard building in Govan, Glasgow and the huge challenge to save it from demolition and transform it into a beacon of hope and pride for Govan's future.
Come see the results for yourself - our free heritage centre is open Monday to Friday (also Saturdays in July & August) from 1-4pm, along with a regular programme of evening talks and events!
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge performed the first steel cut for HMS Belfast, the third Type 26 frigate being built at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard in Glasgow...
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge performed the first steel cut for HMS Belfast, the third Type 26 frigate being built at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard in Glasgow, on June 29, 2021.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge performed the first steel cut for HMS Belfast, the third Type 26 frigate being built at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard in Glasgow, on June 29, 2021.
Scotland was once the shipbuilder to the world
and the heart of its industry was sited on the banks
of the Clyde in the Glasgow district of Govan
went a walk ar...
Scotland was once the shipbuilder to the world
and the heart of its industry was sited on the banks
of the Clyde in the Glasgow district of Govan
went a walk around the old shipyard
Hippyskin Music
Scotland was once the shipbuilder to the world
and the heart of its industry was sited on the banks
of the Clyde in the Glasgow district of Govan
went a walk around the old shipyard
Hippyskin Music
Global defence, aerospace and security company BAE Systems Maritime has joined the last two main sections of warship HMS Cardiff at their Govan site in Glasgow.
The momentous occasion was filmed and uploaded to social media on Sunday (July 16) by the maritime company.
The joining of the two sections involved connecting miles of cabling and pipework with extreme precision.
BAE Systems Maritime described the completion of this task as "a huge milestone" in developing the next-generation submarine hunter.
On Twitter, BAE Systems Maritime posted: "When two become one"
"Last week the two main sections of HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 frigate came together as one on the hardstand at our Govan site."
"This is a huge milestone in delivering the most advanced anti-submarine warfare capability available to the @RoyalNavy."
The next step is to carry out further structural work at their Govan site before floating and transferring the vessel to BAE's yard at Scotstoun.
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Wednesday 30th November 2022 (St. Andrew's Day!)
The Royal Navy's newest frigate, HMS Glasgow, has taken its first trip down the River Clyde.
The Type 26 frigate was moved on to a specialist barge from the Govan yard where she was built and then floated downriver to be lowered into Loch Long, according to UK Defence Journal.
The frigate will return to BAE's yard at Scotstoun in Glasgow for fitting out.
Scottish shipyards have orders to build a total of 13 Royal Navy frigates.
Eight Type 26 ships are being constructed by BAE Systems on the Clyde, while five Type 31 vessels are being built by Babcock at Rosyth in Fife.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace visited HMS Glasgow while it was first being rolled onto the barge.
He said: "I think it's a remarkable achievement by the workforce here, who've built basically the world's leading anti-submarine warfare ship."
Mr Wallace said the first Type 26 ship was coming out of the shipyard late but not "catastrophically" so.
BAE Systems CGI showing new shipbuilding hall at Govan currently under construction.
170m in length and 80m wide with capacity for 2 Type 26 frigates to be constructed side-by-side. Has two 100 and two 20-tonne tonne gantry cranes and can accommodate up to 500 workers per shift.
HMS Birmingham will be 1st ship assembled here.
#baesystems #Type26Frigate
Footage: BAE Systems
Music: Tubebackr Mango
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace praised the “remarkable achievement” of shipbuilders as the new frigate HMS Glasgow was moved on to the Clyde for the first time.
The Type 26 frigate is structurally complete and it has been slowly rolled from the shipyard’s hard standing in Govan, Glasgow, on to a barge for transport down river.
The 149-metre warship will be taken to deeper water where the barge will be submerged, allowing HMS Glasgow to float for the first time.
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Watch the amazing story behind the historic Fairfield Shipyard building in Govan, Glasgow and the huge challenge to save it from demolition and transform it into a beacon of hope and pride for Govan's future.
Come see the results for yourself - our free heritage centre is open Monday to Friday (also Saturdays in July & August) from 1-4pm, along with a regular programme of evening talks and events!
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge performed the first steel cut for HMS Belfast, the third Type 26 frigate being built at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard in Glasgow, on June 29, 2021.
Scotland was once the shipbuilder to the world
and the heart of its industry was sited on the banks
of the Clyde in the Glasgow district of Govan
went a walk around the old shipyard
Hippyskin Music
Between 1973 and 1988, a total of 53 ships were built by Govan Shipbuilders at the Govan (former Fairfield) shipyard. Investment in plant equipment at the yard during this period included expansion of the steel fabrication facilities and the installation of four 80 ton travelling rope luffing cranes in 1975 by Clarke Chapman, servicing the yard's three slipways, in order to increase the size of units that could be prefabricated. An additional three 80 ton cranes from Scotstoun Marine Ltd were dismantled and transferred to Govan after the Scotstoun yard closed in 1980; they remain distinctive due to their blue paintwork.
Glasgow's Govan shipyard powers full steam ahead. It has been synonymous with shipbuilding for more than 150 years. On the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow, the yard at Govan rings with the bashing of metal and the sparks of welders.
It has been synonymous with shipbuilding for more than 150 years ...BAE Systems, Govan's owner, is recruiting nearly 1,200 more workers across its UK shipbuilding division, 400 of them at Govan.
It has been synonymous with shipbuilding for more than 150 years ...BAE Systems, Govan's owner, is recruiting nearly 1,200 more workers across its UK shipbuilding division, 400 of them at Govan.
The next two Type 26s, HMS Cardiff and HMS Belfast, are in earlier stages of construction at Govan...BAE is a major employer on the Clyde, with 3,500 working at Govan and 400 more being recruited as its shipbuilding work is stepped up.
The new chief executive will be David Tydeman, who has worked for several decades in the marine, shipbuilding and offshore industries ... Mr Tydeman's appointment will see him return to shipbuilding on the Clyde.