Scott's Dry Dock With Outer Basin is a Grade A listed building in the Inverclyde local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 18 July 2005. Dry dock.

Scott's Dry Dock With Outer Basin

WRENN ID: bitter-roof-barley
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Inverclyde
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 18 July 2005
Type: Dry dock
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Early 19th century (see Notes), extended to S during 2nd half of 19th century. Oblong dry dock roughly 110m long and 20m wide, with semi-octagonal S end, stepped sides, later steel gates, and outer basin to N. Sandstone ashlar. 2 steeply sloped ramps on each side. Iron rings at regular intervals along cobbled quayside. Remains of cast-iron operating machinery including capstan with Stothert & Pitt of Bath maker's plate. Rectangular outer basin (partly filled in to E side) with roughly 20m entrance to Clyde.

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