Clyde Collection (page 2)

HMS Wild Swan
673484 HMS Wild Swan; (add.info.: HMS Wild Swan was an Osprey-class sloop built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1870s, She was launched in 1877 and became a base ship in 1904, being renamed Clyde)

Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving)
541195 Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland

Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1854
1581438 Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1854; (add.info.: Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde 1792 - 1863, British Army officer.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Pavol Stranak

The Clyde Near Carmyle, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Clyde Near Carmyle, 1889

Ardossan, plate seventeen from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
Ardossan, plate seventeen from the Clyde Set, 1889

Colzean Castle, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Colzean Castle, n.d

Ailsa, plate twenty from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
Ailsa, plate twenty from the Clyde Set, 1889

Albert, Railway, and Victoria Bridges, plate six from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creators: David Young Cameron, F. Goulding
Albert, Railway, and Victoria Bridges, plate six from the Clyde Set, 1889

The Vale of Clyde, 1898. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Vale of Clyde, 1898

Arran, plate fourteen from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
Arran, plate fourteen from the Clyde Set, 1889

Dumbarton, plate eleven from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
Dumbarton, plate eleven from the Clyde Set, 1889

Arran, plate fourteen from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
Arran, plate fourteen from the Clyde Set, 1889

Greenock No. 1, plate thirteen from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
Greenock No. 1, plate thirteen from the Clyde Set, 1889

Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, [Scotland], 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Andrew Swan

The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862. This regatta - the "Scottish Henley" - which came off at Glasgow, on Thursday and Friday

The Clyde at Kirkfieldbank, from the Braes near Lanark, 1902. From Rivers of Great Britain: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial. [Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, 1902]

UK, Scotland, Glasgow, River Clyde and the Clyde Arc, nicknamed the Squinty Bridge

HMS Defender
Image of HMS Defender alongside Glasgow, her affiliated city. HMS Defender is the fifth of the Navys six state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyers Defender was built in Glasgow which is one of her two

The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 22 June 1679, fought between government troops and militant Presbyterian Covenanters, part of the Scottish Covenanter Wars

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

Circus poster, Clyde Beatty Cole Bros, USA, the Worlds Largest Circus. 20th century

The Last of the Dandies, Her Majestys Theatre, London
The Last of the Dandies, by Clyde Fitch, Her Majestys Theatre, London, proprietor and manager Henry Beerbohm Tree, who directed the production. 1901

Charles Tennants St. Rollox Chemical Works
St. Rollox Chemical Works in Glasgow, making dry bleaching powder which was sold world wide and grew to be the worlds largest chemical Works

MV Renfrew Rose, a River Clyde passenger ferry built in 1984
MV Renfrew Rose, a passenger ferry built in 1984. She operated as the Renfrew Ferry crossing the River Clyde between Renfrew

Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore, 1857, (1901). Fought on the 6th of December 1857 by the British Forces under the command of His Excellency Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.B

UK, Scotland, Glasgow, River Clyde, Finnieston Crane and the Clyde Arc, nicknamed the Squinty Bridge

UK, Scotland, Glasgow, BBC Scotland Headquarters on River Clyde

UK, Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow Science Centre and Glasgow Tower on River Clyde

Led by HMS Enterprise an Echo Class Survey Vessel, ships from various nations can be seen leaving Faslane via Gare Loch and the Clyde

HMS Daring Enroute to Portsmouth
The first Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring manoeuvres carefully under the Erskine Bridge, after departing BVT Surface Fleet Ltd on the Clyde

Royal Marine Offshore Raiding Craft at HMNB Clyde
Royal Marine Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) patrolling HM Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde. These fast and manoeuvrable craft are tasked with escorting Royal Navy Submarines to and from their berths at Clyde

RMS Queen Elizabeth launching ceremony in 1938

Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth launched in 1938

Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth launched in 1938 Sir Percy Bates, Lord Aberconway ands J Piggott

Sailing and steam ships on the River Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland

The River Clyde Glasgow Victorian period

River Clyde paddle steamer Victorian period

A River Clyde paddle steamer

Clyde Puffer

A Clyde Puffer Victorian period

On board a River Clyde steamer

Passengers on a Clyde Steamer Victorian period

Children on beach, Dunoon

Cloch Lighthouse, Gourock

Pier Head, Dunoon, early 1900s

Dumbarton Rock and Castle - Victorian period

The River Clyde Boom at Dunoon in 1915

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"Clyde: A Journey Through History and Innovation" Step aboard the Royal Navy Submarine HMS Splendid, a vessel that once sailed proudly along the River Clyde. Witness its strength and power as it navigates through treacherous waters. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Limited. This Scottish shipbuilding company has left an indelible mark on maritime history with its exceptional craftsmanship and groundbreaking designs. Discover the legacy of The Lobnitz Shipyard, Renfrew, Scotland, established in 1912. Its skilled workers meticulously crafted magnificent vessels that graced the River Clyde's shores. Behold the majestic sight of RMS Queen Mary leaving Clyde shipyards near Glasgow. As this iconic ocean liner sets sail, it symbolizes both elegance and engineering prowess. Transport yourself to Paris in 1923 with Barbette (Van der Clyde), a marvel of architecture standing tall against the city skyline. Its beauty captivates all who gaze upon it. Witness history unfold as R. M. S. Queen Mary departs from Clydebank in March 1936. This momentous occasion marks another triumph for Scottish shipbuilding expertise. Experience nostalgia aboard the charming Clyde paddle steamer Mercury. Let its gentle churning paddles take you on a leisurely journey along Australia's Batemans Bay, nestled within the serene surroundings of the Clyde River. Marvel at technological advancements with Scotland's National Electric Grid—a network that powers homes and industries across vast landscapes while connecting communities through electricity. Take a step back in time to Broomielaw, Glasgow early 1900s—an era when bustling docks lined this vibrant waterfront district—where trade thrived amidst towering ships ready for their next voyage. Explore nature's wonders along Clydesdale Falls Lanark—a picturesque landscape where cascading waterfalls meet lush greenery—a sanctuary offering tranquility away from urban bustle.