Glenlee Ship, Glasgow

Name: Glenlee Ship
Address: 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 357 3699

#130 among attractions in Glasgow

Ship, Museum, Event space

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Facts and practical information

Glenlee is a steel-hulled three-masted barque, built as a cargo ship at Port Glasgow under that name in 1896 for Glasgow owners. With later owners she was named Islamount and Clarastella. From 1922 she was the sail training ship Galatea in the Spanish Navy. Since 1993, carrying her original name, Glenlee has been a museum ship at the Riverside Museum on Pointhouse Quay, Glasgow, known as The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°51'53"N, 4°18'27"W

Address

150 Pointhouse PlaceWest End (Yorkhill)Glasgow G3 8RS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 357 3699

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Glenlee Ship – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow Science Centre.

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Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
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Elder Park, Glasgow
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Fairfield Offices, Glasgow
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Glenlee Ship open?

Glenlee Ship is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Glenlee Ship?

Nearby attractions include Riverside Museum, Glasgow (2 min walk), New Govan Parish Church, Glasgow (5 min walk), Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow (5 min walk), Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow (5 min walk).

How to get to Glenlee Ship by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glenlee Ship:

Bus

Riverside Museum & The Tall Ship • Lines: c1 (4 min walk)
Govan Bus Station (6 min walk)

Metro

Govan • Lines: Subway (6 min walk)
Partick • Lines: Subway (10 min walk)

Train

Partick (10 min walk)
Exhibition Centre (25 min walk)