James Pollock, Sons and Co
From Graces Guide
James Pollock, Sons and Co of the Isle of Sheppey, Faversham, Kent.
- The shipyard was originally set up to make shallow-draft "X" class barges for the Admiralty.
- 1900s The yard made two experimental ferro-concrete barges, followed by a number of steel motor coasters.
- 1913-1917 Importers of Bolinders (Swedish). For a list of the models and prices of Marine Motors see the 1917 Red Book
- 1920s The yard continued making steel motor coasters along with tugs, coastal tankers and motor barges.
- 1930s The above work took the yard through the 1930s.
- WWII Output form the yard included two coasters, two "VIC" type Clyde puffers, a submarine and many barges for both Admiralty and Thames use. In addition, two aircraft transport ships and two other coasters (initially beginning life as aircraft carriers)
- Post war - Over the next twenty or so years, the yard carried on making coasters, tugs, and salvage craft.
- The yard ceased production in 1969 and the company was liquidated in 1970.
Sources of Information
British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss