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[[Image:JD_Northwich04.jpg|thumb|Marine engine built by Yarwood in 1945, displayed outside the [[Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse]]]] | [[Image:JD_Northwich04.jpg|thumb|Marine engine built by Yarwood in 1945, displayed outside the [[Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse]]]] | ||
'''W. J. Yarwood & Sons''' was based in Northwich Dock on the | '''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]] | 1896 Company formed by [[William James Yarwood]] | ||
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WWII During the War the yard made Naval dockyard craft, water carriers, lighters, tenders and other small naval craft. | 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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 16:27, 23 November 2022
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.
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Sources of Information
- L. A. Ritchie, The Shipbuilding Industry: A Guide to Historical Records (1992)
- British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss