[Tmac1720]

You are quite correct Fred, Mould Lofts are no longer used in shipbuilding it's all computer generated lines now, the old skills have sadly died away. Actually this can cause problems with ship repair we (H&W) had a major repair job in but the vessel had no lines plan. None of the draughtsmen knew how to lift a hull sight and so we had to bring back some of the "old school" draughtsmen who had the skill to use a dumpy level and take hull sights. Just goes to show that progress is not always what it appears to be.

 

[Tmac1720]

Just an after thought, I'll post a few of the old lines plans I have in my archive just for interest. The classic shipbuilders profile should make for interesting comments.

 

[Tmac1720]

Fred and Tmac, thanks for an insight into the womb of my chosen metier.
Tmac you will be pleased and hopefully proud to know that yours is the only gallery I have gone through from beginning to end in one go.
Passing down Govan by tram in the mid fifties, this very young MN lad gave little thought to what was going on in the various yards and slipways.

Malcolm, I am delighted you have enjoyed the gallery, I have lots more photographs so hopefully you will see much more to your liking. Thanks for the kind remarks I really appreciated it. (Thumb)