J. Crichton and Co
From Graces Guide
Little is known about this yard, which was based at Connah's Quay, Deeside, North Wales. The yard built stern-wheelers, coasters, tugs, and yachts. It closed during the Depression of the early 1930s.
- J. Crichton & Co. Ltd was a shipbuilding company, based in Saltney, Flintshire, during the early 20th century.
- It was established in 1913 by James Crichton (1885-1932), on the banks of the River Dee, on the outskirts of the city of Chester. Initially it operated as a subsidiary of C. & H. Crichton, the ship repair business owned by Charles Crichton, the father of James Crichton.
- From 1915, J. Crichton & Company Limited was registered as an independent company.
- In 1918, the company acquired another shipyard, at Connah's Quay, Flintshire, which increased its shipbuilding capacity. The company built many kinds of vessel, including tugs, barges, ferries, lightships and launches.
- The Saltney Yard closed in 1935, due to economic problems and overcapacity in shipyards.
Sources of Information
- British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss
- [1] www.archivesnetworkwales.info