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'''Philip and Son''' was based in Dartmouth | '''Philip and Son''' was based in Dartmouth | ||
* It was established in 1858 by George Philip | * It was established in 1858 by George Philip. | ||
* His son Alexander took over the reins in 1874. | * His son Alexander took over the reins in 1874. | ||
* In turn, George Philip's grandsons (George and John) succeeded Alexander. | * In turn, George Philip's grandsons (George and John) succeeded Alexander. | ||
* 1905 Public company. | |||
* The company took limited liability status in 1905 and the Noss yard of [[Simpson, Strickland and Co]] was also taken over at this time. | * The company took limited liability status in 1905 and the Noss yard of [[Simpson, Strickland and Co]] was also taken over at this time. | ||
* 1900s The yard specialised in making tugs in both wood and then later, steel | * 1900s The yard specialised in making tugs in both wood and then later, steel. | ||
* 1920 An engine works was opened up on site and in 1920 [[Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson]] purchased a majority share in the company. Tugs continued to be built for international orders, and from the mid 20s onwards the yard began making coastal tankers, ferryboats, excursion steamers. | * 1920 An engine works was opened up on site and in 1920 [[Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson]] purchased a majority share in the company. Tugs continued to be built for international orders, and from the mid 20s onwards the yard began making coastal tankers, ferryboats, excursion steamers. | ||
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* 1960s The yard made a number of ferries. | * 1960s The yard made a number of ferries. | ||
* 1961 Shipbuilders, engineers, building slips for vessels up to 280ft. 450 employees. | |||
==Sources of Information== | ==Sources of Information== | ||
* British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss | * British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss | ||
* [http://www.swmaritime.org.uk/article.php?articleid=271&atype=m] SW Maritime | * [http://www.swmaritime.org.uk/article.php?articleid=271&atype=m] SW Maritime | ||
* [[1961 Dun and Bradstreet KBE]] | |||
Revision as of 14:24, 29 April 2008
Philip and Son was based in Dartmouth
- It was established in 1858 by George Philip.
- His son Alexander took over the reins in 1874.
- In turn, George Philip's grandsons (George and John) succeeded Alexander.
- 1905 Public company.
- The company took limited liability status in 1905 and the Noss yard of Simpson, Strickland and Co was also taken over at this time.
- 1900s The yard specialised in making tugs in both wood and then later, steel.
- 1920 An engine works was opened up on site and in 1920 Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson purchased a majority share in the company. Tugs continued to be built for international orders, and from the mid 20s onwards the yard began making coastal tankers, ferryboats, excursion steamers.
- 1930s As well as the above, the yard also made yachts, small craft (flat packed for rebuilding overseas) and petroleum swim barges.
- WW2 The yard mainly repaired and built small warships during the war.
- 1950s In the post war period the yard made dry-cargo coasters, coastal tankers, a Mersey ferry, Thames tugs as well as ongoing overseas orders for passenger/cargo ships.
- 1960s The yard made a number of ferries.
- 1961 Shipbuilders, engineers, building slips for vessels up to 280ft. 450 employees.
Sources of Information
- British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss
- [1] SW Maritime
- 1961 Dun and Bradstreet KBE