Port Glasgow is located on the west coast of Scotland, on the river Clyde. It is famous for it's Clydesdale horses. It is 20 minutes from one of the largest cities on Scotland, Glasgow. As ships would came up the river to Glasgow, they would have to go through the port, thus the name Port Glasgow. It is a small town, with a population of about 22,500. In the old days the economy depended on shipbuilding and marine engineering. The first steamboat in the world, the Comet, was built here, and it is now in the town center for all to see. The economy of today depends on factories, making such items as parts for computers. It is reported that John Paul Jones, the father of the U.S. Navy, was born here, and about five monutes away James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine was born.

Port Glasgow Map

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