Govan Shipyard

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Shipbuilding
gptkbp:area 20 acres
gptkbp:associated_with Clyde shipbuilding industry
gptkbp:community_involvement training programs
local job creation
support for local charities
educational partnerships
sponsorship of local events
gptkbp:current_status operational
gptkbp:employees approximately 1,000
gptkbp:environmental_impact pollution control measures
shipbuilding waste management
gptkbp:founded 1886
gptkbp:future_plans partnerships with tech companies
sustainability initiatives
investment in technology
collaboration with universities
research and development projects
increased production capacity
expansion of facilities
expansion into international markets
development of new ship designs
focus on renewable energy vessels
enhanced workforce training programs
gptkbp:historical_event launch of HMS Glasgow in 1978
launch of HMS Type 45 destroyers
launch of aircraft carriers
launch of frigates
launch of submarines
gptkbp:historical_significance important in WWII shipbuilding
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Govan Shipyard
gptkbp:location gptkb:Govan,_Glasgow,_Scotland
gptkbp:notable_clients gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:notable_products gptkb:battleship
commercial vessels
gptkbp:owner gptkb:BAE_Systems
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Clydeport
gptkbp:partnership gptkb:UK_Government
gptkb:Scottish_Government
local authorities
industry stakeholders
gptkbp:product_type gptkb:naval_warfare
ferries
research vessels
yachts
tugboats
gptkbp:significant_event closure of operations in 2001
merger with Upper Clyde Shipbuilders
gptkbp:type shipbuilding
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Govan,_Glasgow
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7