Glasgow's Clydebuilt: A Shipbuilding Legacy
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Barclay, Curle and Company: Glasgows Shipbuilding Giants - This podcast episode delves into the rich history of Glasgows shipbuilding fame, focusing on the prominent company Barclay, Curle and Company. From their humble beginnings in 1818 to their global reach with offices in London and Liverpool, the company built around 750 ships, including passenger liners, mail steamers, and submarine destroyers. Their promotional album from 1932 showcases historic yards and vessels like the SS Edina, one of the oldest still sailing in her time. The companys expertise extended to repairs, with nearly a thousand ships fixed during World War One. Notable builds include the luxurious Cathay and the Uganda, later converted into an educational cruise ship. However, post-World War Two, orders dwindled, leading to the closure of yards by the late 1950s. The episode concludes with the archives keeping the Clydes shipbuilding legacy alive.
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