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Born son of [[Thomas White (1773-1859)|Thomas White]] | Born son of [[Thomas White (1773-1859)|Thomas White]] | ||
After his father retired, he and his brother John took over the management of the [[J. Samuel White|shipbuilding business at Cowes]]. | After his father retired, he and his brother John took over the management of the [[J. Samuel White and Co|shipbuilding business at Cowes]]. | ||
1856 Messrs [[John White|John]] and [[Robert White (3)|Robert White]], shipbuilders of Cowes, subscribed £20 to the [[Francis Pettit Smith|Smith Testimonial Fund]], commemorating the work of F. P. Smith in promoting the screw propeller. | 1856 Messrs [[John White|John]] and [[Robert White (3)|Robert White]], shipbuilders of Cowes, subscribed £20 to the [[Francis Pettit Smith|Smith Testimonial Fund]], commemorating the work of F. P. Smith in promoting the screw propeller. |
Revision as of 15:47, 19 March 2025
Born son of Thomas White
After his father retired, he and his brother John took over the management of the shipbuilding business at Cowes.
1856 Messrs John and Robert White, shipbuilders of Cowes, subscribed £20 to the Smith Testimonial Fund, commemorating the work of F. P. Smith in promoting the screw propeller.