Sir Archibald Denny | |
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 Archibald Denny, c.1910 | |
| Born | Archibald Denny February 7, 1860 Dumbarton, Scotland |
| Died | May 29, 1935 (aged 75) London, UK |
| Occupation | Naval Architect |
| Years active | 1883-1935 |
| Known for | owner of William Denny and Brothers |
| Spouse | Margaret Tulloch (m. 1885) |
| Children | 6 |
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Sir Archibald Denny, 1st Baronet FRSE LLD (1860–1935), was a Scottish naval architect who was owner of the huge Clyde shipbuilding company of William Denny and Brothers and was granted a baronetcy in 1913, thereby giving birth to the Denny baronets of Dumbarton. Unusually as an owner, he also interested himself directly in the design of ships. He was president of the Institute of Marine Engineers. The company, usually simply referred to as Dennys, had the highest output and tonnage of any of the Clyde shipbuilders, ranking them as one of the world’s largest companies at that time.[1]
Glasgow University award an Archibald Denny Prize annually to the best Naval Architecture student. This was granted in 1912 during Denny's lifetime, and the prize includes money intended for foreign travel.[2]
- ^ "William Denny and Brothers". gracesguide.co.uk.
- ^ "University of Glasgow :: Story :: Prizes: Archibald Denny Prize". universitystory.gla.ac.uk.