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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>


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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Menzies of Leith

Shipbuilding company

1664 Business established.

1760 Business founded by Robert Menzies

Became Robert Menzies and Sons

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

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