About the Boldrewood towing tank
Southampton is home to the largest university towing tank in the UK.
Our 138-metre tank is available for use by both researchers and commercial clients - not just for conventional ship model testing, but across the aerospace, energy and transportation sectors.
We support fundamental and applied research in areas such as:
- fundamental fluid dynamics
- renewable energies
- autonomous systems
- innovative ship design
We have strong links to the marine industry through the Wolfson Unit, which conducts maritime consultancy work for yacht, ship and power boat manufacturers.
Discover the story behind the towing tank in 'Design, Development and Commissioning of the Boldrewood Towing Tank – A Decade of Endeavour'.
Virtual tour
Take a virtual tour of Boldrewood towing tank (an accessible version available there too).
