Port Glasgow has a long tradition of shipbuilding and importation of goods from around the world. The port is situated on the West Coast of Scotland around 20 miles from the city of Glasgow. The town was originally named Newark but was renamed in 1775 after becoming the port for Glasgow – the vessels couldn’t make it up the waters of the Clyde.
117 jetties were built at Port Glasgow, which projected out from both banks at right angles. Ships of a larger size were now able to sail up river, and began to bypass Port Glasgow.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Port Glasgow instead became known as the premier port for timber handling (for use in ship building) in Scotland. To this end logs were imported from all over Europe and as far away as North America. Specially constructed boats with bow opening doors were used to transport the logs, which were then floated out, fastened together and kept in salt water ponds.
The channel built between Port Glasgow and Dumbarton stretches all the way to the centre of Glasgow. The added capacity for larger ships was doubtless great for industry but it signalled an end to the harbour trade in Port Glasgow, as vessels began to bypass Port Glasgow altogether.
Shipbuilding soon became the main industry for the town, and it still plays a large part in the fabric of the area. You can still see reminders of the old harbours and dockside warehouses around Coronation Park, which was opened in 1937.
At t. ward shipping we are experienced in handling consignments of all sizes and types and we offer our services to a wide range of Scottish and UK ports, including Port of Glasgow.
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