Proud History
The Cammell Laird site at Birkenhead on Merseyside was established in 1824, and has been successfully building, repairing or converting ships right through to today. The shipyard is in a world famous maritime region and is recognised internationally as having been at the forefront of the British Shipbuilding Industry.
Pioneers
Cammell Laird has been pioneers in their field during the Company’s illustrious history and has had a number of firsts in world shipbuilding.
- First use of iron and steel in shipbuilding
- First screw driven vessel
- First all welded ship
- First vessels with double bottoms for water ballast
- First rolled armour plates for warships
1381 Ships Built
Over the last 185 years the shipyard has launched more than 1350 ships.
During World War II alone the shipyard produced nearly 200 vessels both commercial and military in support of the UK war effort. Including HMS Rodney, HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Ark Royal.
All Market Sectors
Cammell Laird has vast experience in the build, repair and maintenance of all types of ships in all market sectors including:
- Warships
- Submarines
- Passenger Liners
- Tankers
- General Cargo Vessels
- Fishing Vessels
- Offshore Vessels
- Cable Layers
- Specialist Vessels
- Ferries
- Tugs