Philip and Son
From Graces Guide
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.
- 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.
Sources of Information
- British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss
- [1] SW Maritime