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1858 Company established to introduce into Europe Bishop's Patent Boom Derricks which may be employed either as stationary or moveable weight-raising apparatus, for raising sunken and recovering stranded vessels as well as for general hoisting purposes, whether on land or at sea. Public issue of shares.
1858 A derrick from the company was used to raise the brig Lightning which sank in the Thames.
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