Greenock

American

[gree-nuhk, gren-uhk] / ˈgri nək, ˈgrɛn ək /

noun

a seaport in the Strathcylde region, in SW Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde.

Greenock British

/ ˈɡriːnək /

noun

a port in SW Scotland, in Inverclyde on the Firth of Clyde: shipbuilding and other marine industries. Pop: 45 467 (2001)

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The giant cantilever crane at Greenock's James Watt Dock, built in 1917 in the midst of World War One, was another project led by the engineering firm Arroll.

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It was used for fitting out ships for the Greenock Dockyard Company, lowering heavy objects into their hulls, particularly engines from the nearby Kincaid works.

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He believes part of the answer is looking for commercial opportunities, like the zip-wire plan he has for the Greenock crane, so they can pay for their own upkeep.

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Mr Laird was born in Greenock and has been involved in running companies in both the energy sector and sports management and events.

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In Inverclyde, the A78 road in Greenock remains shut in both directions due to flooding after a night of heavy rain.

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