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Blyth Shipbuilding and Dry Docks Co

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Blyth Shipbuilding and Dry Docks Co. Ltd.

  • 1811 - Shipbuilding began on this site on the south bank of the river Blyth. This area is known today as Wimborne Quay.
  • 1840s - the yard was purchased by Beaumont & Drummond.
  • 1863 - Hodgson & Soulsby took over from Beaumont & Drummond. Hodgson & Soulsby repaired and built small wooden sailing ships.
  • 1880 - The first two iron ships were built at Blyth for the Russian Government.
  • 1883 - The yard was turned into a limited liability company Blyth Shipbuilding & Dry Docks Co. Ltd..
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