Penzance Dry Dock — 1810. Ship Builders, Repair and Refit

WHARF ROAD / PENZANCE
CORNWALL · THE WESTERN APPROACHES

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A vessel in Penzance Dry Dock, with the harbour and working yard around it

PENZANCE DRY DOCK / CORNWALL

A working dock.
An open horizon.

SHIPBUILDING · REPAIR · ENGINEERINGExplore the yard

Shipbuilding, repair and engineering on Cornwall’s working waterfront.

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THE WORKING YARD

What does
your vessel need?

New builds, repair, refit and fabrication. One yard, with capability across marine and wider industry.

SB

Shipbuilding

Bespoke vessel-build requirements, construction and project partners.

DD

Dry docking & repair

Hull work, surveys, coatings and maintenance.

ME

Marine engineering

Machinery, propulsion and vessel refits.

FW

Fabrication

Cutting, steelwork, pipework and made-to-purpose components.

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FACILITIES / AT A GLANCE

A place to
get the work done.

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Penzance dry dock dimensionsIllustrative plan of the dry dock, 75 metres long and 12 metres beam. Vessel suitability must be confirmed with the yard. Not a navigation drawing.75m / LENGTH12m / BEAMDRY DOCK · PENZANCESCHEMATIC / NOT TO SCALE
Dry dock: 75m length × 12m beamSchematic, not to scale. Confirm vessel fit, draught and access with the yard.
DRY DOCK75 × 12m
COVERED WORKSHOP50 × 42m
ENTRY DRAUGHTConfirm with the yard

Tidal access and vessel particulars determine available clearance.

Penzance Dry Dock and its blue gantry crane beside the harbour at dusk

THE PROJECT REGISTER

Vessels with a job to do.

All completed projects
Scillonian III alongside the illuminated workshops at Penzance Dry Dock
PASSENGER VESSEL / 2026 SEASON

Scillonian III

Winter programme completed ahead of the 2026 season. A continuing relationship with an island lifeline.

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ISLAND FREIGHT

Lyonesse Lady

Urgent docking · engine maintenance · antifouling

WORKBOAT & BARGE

Boojum & TMS 36

Coordinated docking · hull maintenance

THE YARD / THEN, NOW & NEXT

A working history.
A future in the making.

From Penzance’s maritime past to a new chapter in shipbuilding and engineering. Explore the milestones shaping the yard.

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