New replica unveiled of Clydebuilt ship that changed the world (opens original article in a new tab)

A new replica of the Comet, a historic steamship that revolutionized shipbuilding, is unveiled in Port Glasgow, replacing a deteriorated 1962 model with a more durable design.

• A full-sized replica of Henry Bell's Comet, Europe's first commercially successful steamship, is unveiled in Port Glasgow.
• The new replica replaces a 1962 model that deteriorated and is designed to last longer with stainless steel and rot-resistant materials.
• The Comet, launched in 1812, marked the start of steamship innovation and the Clyde's dominance in shipbuilding.