Philip and Son

Philip and Son was based in Dartmouth, near the river Dart in Devon, England. It was established in 1858 bygeorge Philip and his son Alexander took over the reins in 1874. In turn, George Philip's grandosns (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.

Shipbuilding

• 1900s - The yard specialised in making tugs in both wood and then later, steel
• 1920s - An engine works was opened up on site and in 1920 Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd purchased a majoirty share in the company. Tugs continued to be built for international orders, and form 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.
• World War II - 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.