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J. Crichton & Co. Ltd was a shipbuilding company, based in Saltney, Flintshire, and Connah's Quay, Deeside, North Wales. The yard built stern-wheelers, coasters, tugs, and yachts. It closed during the Depression of the 1930s. | |||
It was established in 1913 by [[James Crichton]] (1885-1932), on the banks of the River Dee, on the outskirts of the city of Chester. Initially it operated as a subsidiary of [[C. and H. Crichton]], the ship repair business owned by [[Charles Crichton]], the father of James Crichton. | It was established in 1913 by [[James Crichton]] (1885-1932), on the banks of the River Dee, on the outskirts of the city of Chester. Initially it operated as a subsidiary of [[C. and H. Crichton]], the ship repair business owned by [[Charles Crichton]], the father of James Crichton. | ||
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1925 'J. CRICHTON & CO., LTD. LURGURENA.— Successful trials were carried out recently by the steamer Lurgurena. This vehicular ferry steamer, of 248 tons net, has been built to the order of the Tasmanian Government, for service at Hobart, on the Derwent River, and has been constructed by Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., Saltney, to Lloyd's special survey, under the supervision of Captain Anderson, of Sydney, who will deliver the vessel to her destination. The Lurgurena proceeded down the river in fine but hazy weather, and after returning from the bar a series of speed trials were run on the measured mile in the Crosby Channel. A mean speed of about 13 knots was obtained, which was in excess of the contract speed. Theowners expressed themselves well satisfied with the performance and construction of the vessel. This is the third Government-owned vessel, Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., have, delivered during the past twelve months. The Lurgurena's measurements are 199 ft. by 35ft. 6in. by lift. Triple-expansion steam, engines, made by Messrs. Plenty, Newbury, of 1,160 i.h.p., work simultaneously a propeller at, each end of the vessel. The two Navy-type boilers, supplied by Riley Bros., Stockton-on- Tees, are constructed of plates rolled the full length of the boiler, which can thus have new plates installed at the minimum of trouble. The vessel is fitted, both at bow and stern, with steering gear and gangways for vehicular traffic. On the trials there were present Mr. Ely, representing the Agent-General of Tasmania; Mr. Dykes, senior Lloyd's surveyor for the port; Mr. Lyle; Mr. Oxford and Mr. Keith, of Lloyd's Registry (who had supervised the vessel through her various stages of construction) and the builders.'<ref>Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 18 June 1925</ref> | 1925 'J. CRICHTON & CO., LTD. LURGURENA.— Successful trials were carried out recently by the steamer Lurgurena. This vehicular ferry steamer, of 248 tons net, has been built to the order of the Tasmanian Government, for service at Hobart, on the Derwent River, and has been constructed by Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., Saltney, to Lloyd's special survey, under the supervision of Captain Anderson, of Sydney, who will deliver the vessel to her destination. The Lurgurena proceeded down the river in fine but hazy weather, and after returning from the bar a series of speed trials were run on the measured mile in the Crosby Channel. A mean speed of about 13 knots was obtained, which was in excess of the contract speed. Theowners expressed themselves well satisfied with the performance and construction of the vessel. This is the third Government-owned vessel, Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., have, delivered during the past twelve months. The Lurgurena's measurements are 199 ft. by 35ft. 6in. by lift. Triple-expansion steam, engines, made by Messrs. Plenty, Newbury, of 1,160 i.h.p., work simultaneously a propeller at, each end of the vessel. The two Navy-type boilers, supplied by Riley Bros., Stockton-on- Tees, are constructed of plates rolled the full length of the boiler, which can thus have new plates installed at the minimum of trouble. The vessel is fitted, both at bow and stern, with steering gear and gangways for vehicular traffic. On the trials there were present Mr. Ely, representing the Agent-General of Tasmania; Mr. Dykes, senior Lloyd's surveyor for the port; Mr. Lyle; Mr. Oxford and Mr. Keith, of Lloyd's Registry (who had supervised the vessel through her various stages of construction) and the builders.'<ref>Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 18 June 1925</ref> | ||
1925 'J. CRICHTON & CO., LTD. RADSTOCK.— J. Crichton and Co., Ltd.. successfully launched from Saltney yard last week the steam coaster Radstock for the joint service of the Southern and London, Midland, and Scottish Railway Companies in the Bristol Channel. ....'.<ref> Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 16 July 1925 </ref> | |||
1928 'J. CRICHTON AND CO., LTD. The motor tug Carlos Lumb, built and engined by Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., shipbuilders and engineers, of Saltney, Connah's Quay, and Liverpool, ran her official speed trials on the Mersey measured mile recently. They proved eminently successful in every way, and gave satisfaction to the builders' and owners' representatives who were on board. Her dimensions are 100ft. by by 10ft., and she is fitted with twin "Plent " 500-b.h.p. motors. Her auxiliaries are supplied by Messrs. Gardner. and the compressed air deck machinery by Messrs. Revell.'<ref>Liverpool Journal of Commerce, 2 August 1928 </ref> | |||
1928 'LAUNCHES AND TRIAL TRIPS. J. CRICHTON AND CO. KWAIBO.- Successful trials of the twin screw motor passenger and cargo vessel Kwaibo, built by Messrs. J. Crichton sod Co., Ltd., Saltney, Chester, for Messrs. Elder Dempster and Co., Ltd., were carried out on Sept. 5th. The veessel is of the following dimensions:- Length 162ft., overall 157ft. b.p., breadth depth 23ft., depth 10ft., and is driven by twin [[Bolinder]] engines. After her trials the vessel left under her own power for West Africa.'<ref>Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 13 September 1928</ref> | |||
1935 Built the 'D. B. Crane', a small motor coaster, at the Saltney yard, for the Island Trading Co of London. Length 100ft. Launched within 2 1/2 months of laying the keel. It was lifted on board the MV Belmoira for export to British North Borneo. As an experiment to discourage rot of wood and canvas, those materials were experimentally treated with Cuprinol. 180 HP Polar diesel engine.<ref> Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 10 October 1935 </ref> | 1935 Built the 'D. B. Crane', a small motor coaster, at the Saltney yard, for the Island Trading Co of London. Length 100ft. Launched within 2 1/2 months of laying the keel. It was lifted on board the MV Belmoira for export to British North Borneo. As an experiment to discourage rot of wood and canvas, those materials were experimentally treated with Cuprinol. 180 HP Polar diesel engine.<ref> Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 10 October 1935 </ref> | ||
Revision as of 10:08, 16 February 2022
J. Crichton & Co. Ltd was a shipbuilding company, based in Saltney, Flintshire, and Connah's Quay, Deeside, North Wales. The yard built stern-wheelers, coasters, tugs, and yachts. It closed during the Depression of the 1930s.
It was established in 1913 by James Crichton (1885-1932), on the banks of the River Dee, on the outskirts of the city of Chester. Initially it operated as a subsidiary of C. and H. Crichton, the ship repair business owned by Charles Crichton, the father of James Crichton.
From 1915, J. Crichton & Company Limited was registered as a separate company.
In 1918, the company acquired another shipyard, at Connah's Quay, Flintshire, which increased its shipbuilding capacity. The company built many kinds of vessel, including tugs, barges, ferries, lightships and launches.
1922 Had offices in the Tower Building, Liverpool, where C. and H. Crichton also had offices; J. Crichton was a director of both companies.
1925 'J. CRICHTON & CO., LTD. Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., successfully launched from their Saltney Shipyard, Chester, on Monday last, a special pontoon for a floating pneumatic grain elevator, the order of Messrs. Spencer (Melksham) Ltd., for the Port of Liverpool Stevedoring Co., Ltd. The dimensions are: Length b.p. 86ft.; breadth moulded, 36ft.; depth moulded, 10ft. 10in. When completed, this elevator will make a notable addition to the facilities for handling grain at the port of Liverpool by the pneumatic process.'[1]
1925 'J. CRICHTON & CO., LTD. LURGURENA.— Successful trials were carried out recently by the steamer Lurgurena. This vehicular ferry steamer, of 248 tons net, has been built to the order of the Tasmanian Government, for service at Hobart, on the Derwent River, and has been constructed by Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., Saltney, to Lloyd's special survey, under the supervision of Captain Anderson, of Sydney, who will deliver the vessel to her destination. The Lurgurena proceeded down the river in fine but hazy weather, and after returning from the bar a series of speed trials were run on the measured mile in the Crosby Channel. A mean speed of about 13 knots was obtained, which was in excess of the contract speed. Theowners expressed themselves well satisfied with the performance and construction of the vessel. This is the third Government-owned vessel, Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., have, delivered during the past twelve months. The Lurgurena's measurements are 199 ft. by 35ft. 6in. by lift. Triple-expansion steam, engines, made by Messrs. Plenty, Newbury, of 1,160 i.h.p., work simultaneously a propeller at, each end of the vessel. The two Navy-type boilers, supplied by Riley Bros., Stockton-on- Tees, are constructed of plates rolled the full length of the boiler, which can thus have new plates installed at the minimum of trouble. The vessel is fitted, both at bow and stern, with steering gear and gangways for vehicular traffic. On the trials there were present Mr. Ely, representing the Agent-General of Tasmania; Mr. Dykes, senior Lloyd's surveyor for the port; Mr. Lyle; Mr. Oxford and Mr. Keith, of Lloyd's Registry (who had supervised the vessel through her various stages of construction) and the builders.'[2]
1925 'J. CRICHTON & CO., LTD. RADSTOCK.— J. Crichton and Co., Ltd.. successfully launched from Saltney yard last week the steam coaster Radstock for the joint service of the Southern and London, Midland, and Scottish Railway Companies in the Bristol Channel. ....'.[3]
1928 'J. CRICHTON AND CO., LTD. The motor tug Carlos Lumb, built and engined by Messrs. J. Crichton and Co., Ltd., shipbuilders and engineers, of Saltney, Connah's Quay, and Liverpool, ran her official speed trials on the Mersey measured mile recently. They proved eminently successful in every way, and gave satisfaction to the builders' and owners' representatives who were on board. Her dimensions are 100ft. by by 10ft., and she is fitted with twin "Plent " 500-b.h.p. motors. Her auxiliaries are supplied by Messrs. Gardner. and the compressed air deck machinery by Messrs. Revell.'[4]
1928 'LAUNCHES AND TRIAL TRIPS. J. CRICHTON AND CO. KWAIBO.- Successful trials of the twin screw motor passenger and cargo vessel Kwaibo, built by Messrs. J. Crichton sod Co., Ltd., Saltney, Chester, for Messrs. Elder Dempster and Co., Ltd., were carried out on Sept. 5th. The veessel is of the following dimensions:- Length 162ft., overall 157ft. b.p., breadth depth 23ft., depth 10ft., and is driven by twin Bolinder engines. After her trials the vessel left under her own power for West Africa.'[5]
1935 Built the 'D. B. Crane', a small motor coaster, at the Saltney yard, for the Island Trading Co of London. Length 100ft. Launched within 2 1/2 months of laying the keel. It was lifted on board the MV Belmoira for export to British North Borneo. As an experiment to discourage rot of wood and canvas, those materials were experimentally treated with Cuprinol. 180 HP Polar diesel engine.[6]
The Saltney Yard closed in 1935, due to economic problems and overcapacity in shipyards.
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 14 May 1925
- ↑ Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 18 June 1925
- ↑ Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 16 July 1925
- ↑ Liverpool Journal of Commerce, 2 August 1928
- ↑ Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 13 September 1928
- ↑ Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 10 October 1935
- L. A. Ritchie, The Shipbuilding Industry: A Guide to Historical Records (1992)
- British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss
- [1] www.archivesnetworkwales.info