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1865 The Laing family were shipowners as well as builders ([[Sir | 1865 The Laing family were shipowners as well as builders ([[Sir James Laing and Sons]]). They had a two-masted auxiliary sailing ship ''Hiogo'' launched on 19th December. Sadly, she was wrecked on her maiden voyage. | ||
The family had many other ships built for them, including eight tramps for their [[Laing Steamship Co]] Ltd between 1886 and 1905 and the ''Turret'' built by [[William Doxford and Sons|Doxford]]. | The family had many other ships built for them, including eight tramps for their [[Laing Steamship Co]] Ltd between 1886 and 1905 and the ''Turret'' built by [[William Doxford and Sons|Doxford]]. |
Revision as of 10:38, 28 April 2013
1865 The Laing family were shipowners as well as builders (Sir James Laing and Sons). They had a two-masted auxiliary sailing ship Hiogo launched on 19th December. Sadly, she was wrecked on her maiden voyage.
The family had many other ships built for them, including eight tramps for their Laing Steamship Co Ltd between 1886 and 1905 and the Turret built by Doxford.