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Robert Napier and Sons
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Messrs Robert Napier and Sons was a famous firm of Clyde shipbuilders and marine engineers at Govan, Glasgow founded by Robert Napier in 1826. It was moved to Govan for more space in 1841. His sons James and John were taken into partnership in 1853.
Early side-lever engine designed by Napier, from PS Leven (1823), on display at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton
Early side-lever engine designed by Napier, from PS Leven (1823), on display at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton
HMS Duke of Wellington 1852, the Navy's largest warship (her Napier engines were transferred from the frigate Simoon) firing a gun salute in Portsmout
HMS Duke of Wellington 1852, the Navy's largest warship (her Napier engines were transferred from the frigate Simoon) firing a gun salute in Portsmouth Harbour during her time as flagship there.
HMS Black Prince in the 1880s
HMS Black Prince in the 1880s
SS Aberdeen
SS Aberdeen
Govan
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Govan is a district, parish, and former burgh now part of southwest Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated 2+1⁄2 miles west of Glasgow city centre, on the south bank of the River Clyde, opposite the mouth of the River Kelvin and the district of Partick. Historically it was part of the County of Lanark.
Govan Town Hall
Govan Town Hall
Pearce Statue and Lyceum Theatre, 1904.
Pearce Statue and Lyceum Theatre, 1904.
Govan War Memorial
Govan War Memorial
Govan street scene
Govan street scene