W. J. Yarwood and Sons
W. J. Yarwood & Sons was based in Northwich Dock on the navigable River Weaver, in the shadow of Northwich Viaduct. The yard mainly made coasters, tugs, barges, hoppers, launches and small naval craft.
1896 Company formed by William James Yarwood
WWII During the War the yard made Naval dockyard craft, water carriers, lighters, tenders and other small naval craft.
1950s After the war Albert Yarwood sold the yard to Athel Line and it made small coastal tankers. In addition, the main output of the yard was tugs. the last of which was made in 1965, after which, the yard closed. The yard site is now mainly occupied by a housing estate.
The autobiography of Ken Evans provides an interesting account of the business, and its products and employees [1]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ 'The Shipbuilder's Apprentice, one man's memories 1935-42, of Yarwood's Shipyard, Northwich' by Ken Evans, CC Publishing, 2002
- L. A. Ritchie, The Shipbuilding Industry: A Guide to Historical Records (1992)
- British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss