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John Samuel White (1838-1915) Shipbuilder of [[J. Samuel White and Co]]. | John Samuel White (1838-1915) Shipbuilder of [[J. Samuel White and Co]]. | ||
1838 Born at Cowes, Isle of Wight, only son of [[John White]], shipbuilder | |||
Married Margaret Cooper of Northumberland | Married Margaret Cooper of Northumberland | ||
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The yard became [[J. Samuel White and Co]]. | The yard became [[J. Samuel White and Co]]. | ||
1864 John Samuel White had the idea of applying high speed engines to | 1864 John Samuel White had the idea of applying high speed engines to lifeboats. He collaborated with [[G. E. Belliss and Co|George Belliss of Birmingham]] to implement this, with work conducted at the Falcon yard in East Cowes<ref>The Times, 5 January 1910</ref>. | ||
1915 Died on the Isle of Wight | 1915 Died on the Isle of Wight | ||
Latest revision as of 09:11, 19 March 2025
John Samuel White (1838-1915) Shipbuilder of J. Samuel White and Co.
1838 Born at Cowes, Isle of Wight, only son of John White, shipbuilder
Married Margaret Cooper of Northumberland
The yard became J. Samuel White and Co.
1864 John Samuel White had the idea of applying high speed engines to lifeboats. He collaborated with George Belliss of Birmingham to implement this, with work conducted at the Falcon yard in East Cowes[1].
1915 Died on the Isle of Wight
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- ↑ The Times, 5 January 1910