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Became [[Robert Menzies and Sons]]
Became [[Robert Menzies and Sons]]


1835 Built the ''Seahorse'', subsequently renamed [[Sirius]], which became a pioneering (1838) transatlantic steamship of 703 tons, powered by an engine by [[Thomas Wingate and Co|Wingate]]<ref>A Short History of Naval and Marine Engineering by E. C. Smith. Published 1937</ref>
Subsequently '''Menzies and Co'''


1922 Employees: average 450. Maker of ship repairing fittings, marine engines lifeboats, etc.  
1922 Employees: average 450. Maker of ship repairing fittings, marine engines lifeboats, etc.  
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== Sources of Information ==
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* L. A. Ritchie, The Shipbuilding Industry: A Guide to Historical Records (1992)


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Latest revision as of 16:58, 22 December 2022

Menzies of Leith

Shipbuilding company

1664 Business established.

1760 Business founded by Robert Menzies

Became Robert Menzies and Sons

Subsequently Menzies and Co

1922 Employees: average 450. Maker of ship repairing fittings, marine engines lifeboats, etc.

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Sources of Information

  • L. A. Ritchie, The Shipbuilding Industry: A Guide to Historical Records (1992)