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Which former British shipyard is most missed?

Thornycroft is the personal choice for its unusually fast, stable and capable warships below 2,000 tons.

Question

Which former British shipyard do you miss most?

Short answer

Thornycroft is the personal choice for its unusually fast, stable and capable warships below 2,000 tons.

Notes

The preference for Thornycroft rests on its small-warship designs. John Brown is recognised for building large, fast ships. Thornycroft's particular strength was vessels below 2,000 tons that combined speed and stability with suitability for their operating conditions. Their capability and value for money also inform the choice. This remains a personal assessment of the yard's strengths.