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'''Jake Bolson and Son''' of Poole | '''Jake Bolson and Son''' of Poole | ||
1930 Jake Bolson and Son became a limited company in 1930, as was the associated Skylark Shipyard | |||
WWII The shipbuilding yard came into existence during World War II as a way of meeting the demand for small craft during this period. | |||
1940s the yard made oil barges for the Iranians along with motor barges for the Isle of Wight and British Transport Commission. | |||
1950s The yard also undertook repair and construction of small craft such as hoppers, dredgers and sludge craft. | |||
1960s From the late 50s onwards the yard began making larger sand dredgers and coasters for South Coast Shipping Co. In addition, two coastal tankers were completed for Esso. Other craft completed included excursion ferries, oil rig supply vessels and dry cargo coasters. | |||
1973 - The yard abandoned shipbuilding in 1973 continuing only as a ship repairer. | |||
==See Also== | |||
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==Sources of Information== | ==Sources of Information== | ||
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* British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss | * British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss | ||
* [http://www.simplonpc.co.uk] www.simplonpc.co.uk | * [http://www.simplonpc.co.uk] www.simplonpc.co.uk | ||
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[[Category: Town - Poole]] | |||
[[Category:Ship Builders]] | [[Category:Ship Builders]] | ||
Revision as of 15:00, 27 June 2012
Jake Bolson and Son of Poole
1930 Jake Bolson and Son became a limited company in 1930, as was the associated Skylark Shipyard
WWII The shipbuilding yard came into existence during World War II as a way of meeting the demand for small craft during this period.
1940s the yard made oil barges for the Iranians along with motor barges for the Isle of Wight and British Transport Commission.
1950s The yard also undertook repair and construction of small craft such as hoppers, dredgers and sludge craft.
1960s From the late 50s onwards the yard began making larger sand dredgers and coasters for South Coast Shipping Co. In addition, two coastal tankers were completed for Esso. Other craft completed included excursion ferries, oil rig supply vessels and dry cargo coasters.
1973 - The yard abandoned shipbuilding in 1973 continuing only as a ship repairer.
See Also
Sources of Information
- British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss
- [1] www.simplonpc.co.uk