Helensburgh

Classification and Statistics Settlement Type: small town Population (2011): 14220     (2001): 14626 (1991): 15852 (1981): 16622 (Combined with Craigendoran, Rhu and Shandon) (1971): 12870 (1961): 9605 (1951): 8760 (1901): 8554 ( Burgh) (1881): 7693 (1871): 5975 (1861): 4163 (1851): 2841 Tourist Rating: Yes Text of Entry Updated: 17-NOV-2022

Location Latitude: 56.0041°N Longitude: 4.7359°W National Grid Reference: NS 295 824 A range of modern and historical maps are accessible through the map tab on the right of this page Get directions by entering the UK postcode of your location, home or hotel here eg. EH1 3YT

History

During World War II, the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment (MAEE) was transferred to Helensburgh where it was safer and more secure than its previous home in Felixstowe (Suffolk). This organisation was responsible for testing seaplanes and their weaponry. Sir James Arnot Hamilton (1923 - 2012) began his career here, going on to lead design teams for the Jaguar and Concorde aircraft. At the end of the war the MAEE moved back to Suffolk. The naval connection continues, with both HM Naval Base Clyde and RNAD Coulport located nearby, and many navy personnel living or making use of facilities in Helensburgh.

References and Further Reading

Walker, Frank Arneil (2000) The Buildings of Scotland: Argyll and Bute. Penguin, London

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