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Advert, Mackie & Thomson, Shipbuilders, Govan, Glasgow
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Advert, Mackie & Thomson, Shipbuilders, Govan, Glasgow
Advert for Mackie & Thomson, Shipbuilders, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.
1905
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at the Advert, Mackie & Thomson shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, in 1905. The image presents a panoramic view of the shipyard, with several ships under various stages of construction in the foreground. The ships' hulls are being worked on by a team of skilled shipbuilders, their faces focused and determined as they shape the metal with hammers and chisels. In the background, cranes and derricks tower over the scene, lifting heavy machinery and supplies to the workers above. Smoke billows from the stacks of the ships and the nearby factories, a testament to the industrial might of this transportation hub. The scene is a snapshot of the Scottish shipbuilding industry during the Edwardian era, a time of innovation and growth in trade and industry. The ships built here would have played a crucial role in the transportation of goods and people around the world, contributing to Scotland's reputation as a global leader in shipbuilding. This photograph is a fascinating souvenir of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the past and the remarkable feats of engineering and labor that shaped Scotland's industrial landscape.
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