Historic port customs house and public clock tower,Custom House Quay Ferry Terminal, Greenock , Inverclyde, Scotland, UK at dusk
Beacon (19th Century), Clock Tower (19th Century), Drinking Fountain (19th Century) Site Name Greenock, Custom House Quay, Clock Tower Classification Beacon (19th Century), Clock Tower (19th Century), Drinking Fountain (19th Century) Alternative Name(s) Greenock Harbour; Harbour Light; Steamboat Quay; Greenock 1 Canmore ID 199871 Site Number NS27NE 154 NGR NS 28330 76237 Datum OSGB36 - NGR Permalink The Beacon clock tower at Customhouse Quay in Greenock, designed by William Clark, marine artist. It has a weather vane, a fog bell, a fog light and clock. The lower section is interesting and contains an amazing amount of detail. The drinking fountain has a beautiful lion's head and crest with the words "God Speed" - very apt considering many there would be going on a journey, as well as being part of Greenock's own motto. There was also a letter box. The Beacon itself was made at Rankin & Blackmore's Eagle Foundry in Greenock (Baker Street). More info at
Size: 3171px × 5093px
Location: Custom House Quay, Greenock,Inverclyde, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Tony Smith / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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