"Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock" by Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. is a historical narrative that traces the 200-year history of the Scott family's shipbuilding empire from the early 1700s. Beginning with John Scott, the founder, the book explores how the family's company grew and changed over time, highlighting their move from building sailing ships to steamships while detailing the challenges and new ideas that shaped their progress. The book celebrates the Scotts' important role and the larger influence of their work on things like maritime trade in Britain.
Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock
By Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
From wooden sailboats to powerful steamships, witness how one family's shipbuilding company shaped a nation's maritime future for two centuries.
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