David Bell
David Bell (c1840-1913) founder of Napier, Shanks and Bell
1913 Died
1913 Obituary[1]
".... Mr. Bell, who was in his 74th year, was in youth and early manhood confidential draughtsman to Mr. Robert Napier, the famous ship builder, and assisted him in preparing estimates for new ships, accompanying him on many business journeys. After the works of Robert Napier and Sons, Govan, changed hands, Mr. Bell - in the year 1877 - entered into partnership with Messrs. R. T. Napier and Henry M. Napier, grandsons of Robert, and with Mr. W. Shanks (sic), who had also served with the Napier firm, in establishing the shipyard of Napier, Shanks and Bell at Yoker. Following upon the reconstruction of this firm in 1898, Mr. Bell joined the staff of the Clyde Shipbuilders' Association and since that time, up until the day of his death, was a confidential and trusted official of that body...."
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- ↑ The Engineer 1913/12/19, page 657.