Description
During the post-war boom, shipyard owners had failed to invest in modernisation. As orders fell, it was considered too risky to invest in improvements. There was also increased competition from modern yards in Germany and Japan.
Classroom Ideas
Introducing some of the key issues challenging traditional Scottish industries in the late 1950s. the clip can link to study of global trade and competition as well as government involvement in industry.
Now playing video 17 of 18
- 7 of 18
- 16 of 18
