John Eager
John Eager (1855- )
1922 M.I.Mech.E., A.F.P.In st Engr. and Locomotive Supt., Burry Port and Gwendraeth Railway.; and Director, Burry Port Foundry and Engineering Co.; b. 1855; s. of late William Eager, of Newport, Mon. Ed. Privately, and Cardiff Tech. School of Sc. and Art. Training: Bute Docks and Railway. Career: Mar. Engr. on various ships (1st Class B.O.T. Certificate); Engr. South Wales Mineral Railway Co., Briton Ferry'; complete hydraulic installation at Burry Port Docks; extensive alterations to the Railway. and equipping the System for Passenger Service, 1909; and extension to Cwn Mawr, 1912. Address: (Business) Dock Office, Burry Port; (Private) Caehelyg, Burry Port.