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1872 Registered as William Cleland's Graving Dock. The yard was famous for the sideways launching its ships, a practical solution to a cramped space. | 1872 Registered as William Cleland's Graving Dock. The yard was famous for the sideways launching its ships, a practical solution to a cramped space. | ||
1932 during the Depression, William Cleland's Graving Dock was offered for sale. It was purchased for £3,000 by the | 1932 during the Depression, William Cleland's Graving Dock was offered for sale. It was purchased for £3,000 by the [[Craggs Genealogy|Craggs family]] of the [[Goole Shipbuilding and Repairing Co]] in the same year. | ||
1934 Company name became [[Cleland's (Successors)]] Ltd which began trading in 1934. | 1934 Company name became [[Cleland's (Successors)]] Ltd which began trading in 1934. |
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ship repairers, of Willington Slipways, Willington Quay, Wallsend-on-Tyne.
William Cleland had been a manager for T. and W. Smith of North Shields
1867 Cleland began business for himself.
1872 Registered as William Cleland's Graving Dock. The yard was famous for the sideways launching its ships, a practical solution to a cramped space.
1932 during the Depression, William Cleland's Graving Dock was offered for sale. It was purchased for £3,000 by the Craggs family of the Goole Shipbuilding and Repairing Co in the same year.
1934 Company name became Cleland's (Successors) Ltd which began trading in 1934.