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James A. Silver

From Graces Guide

of Rosneath, Dunbartonshire

Yacht, launch and boat builders.

1915 James A. Silver Limited, of 224 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, was registered as a private company, with capital of £2,000. Its stated aim was to acquire ships and carry on the business of shipbrokers, though in fact its object was to operate a boat building yard at Rosneath, on the Firth of Clyde.[1]

1957 The company went into voluntary liquidation and a new company of the same name was registered and took over the business from 30th June.[2] The new company was registered with capital of £10,000, to carry on business as boat builders, ship builders, and mechanical engineers.[3]

1971 The company went into voluntary liquidation.[4]

1994 The company was dissolved.[5]

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Sources of Information

  1. The Scotsman 13 February 1915.
  2. The Scotsman 16 August 1957
  3. The Scotsman 20 April 1957
  4. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/19014/page/613
  5. Companies House information
  • National Records of Scotland BT2/9321
  • Directory of Shipowners, Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers 1955