Alex Russell and Sons
From Graces Guide
of Kirkcaldy
1840 Advert: 'FOR SALE. HIGH-PRESSURE CRANK-ENGINE, of Six Horses Power, suitable for a Thrashing-Mill, or other purposes. Diameter of Cylinder, 10 1/2 inches; Length of Stroke, 20 inches; Boiler, 15 feet long, and 3 feet 6 inches diameter.
To be seen at Alex. Russell & Sons, Engineers.
N.B. All kinds of large and small Machinery, Steam- Engines, &c., executed in the most substantial manner.
Kirkaldy Foundery, 28th July 1840. [1]
1848 'Launch — Kirkcaldy, Aug. 30.- A powerful new iron steam dredging vessel, for the Edinburgh and Northern Railway Company, was launched from Messrs. Alex. Russell and Sons’, engineers, yard, here, this afternoon.'<ref>Shipping and Mercantile Gazette, 2 September 1848/ref>
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Sources of Information
- ↑ Fife Herald - Thursday 6 August 1840