Peter Denny

Peter Denny FRSE LLD (25 October 1821 – 22 August 1895) was a shipbuilder and shipowner based in Dumbarton, Scotland.

Aged 21 he returned to shipbuilding, which was the established family occupation, and worked as a bookkeeper for Robert Napier and Sons.

In 1864 some ground was obtained on the eastern side of the river opposite the original shipyard which remained the property of William Denny's estate.

In 1871 Peter served on the parliamentary committee on the design of warships and in 1876 on the Royal Commission into loss of life and property at sea.

He sought out orders from foreign governments including Spain, Portugal and Belgium and took a financial interest in encouraging local industry.

[1] On 17 March 1887 William Denny committed suicide in Buenos Aires following disastrous investments in La Platense Flotilla company in 1882.

Following his son's death, Peter retired further from his business interests, dying at the family home Helenslee in Dumbarton on 22 August 1895.

Peter Denny (1821–1895) ( Daniel Macnee , 1868)
The Peter Denny built 1865 by Duthie of Aberdeen belonged to the Albion company. She operated on the route to New Zealand including carrying emigrants.
William Denny (1847–1887) ( Norman MacBeth , 1888)