Difference between revisions of "Gourock Ropework Co"
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* 1914 Sailcloth, cordage and twine manufacturers. Speciality: waterproof canvas known as "Birkmyre's Cloth". Employees 3,000. <ref>[[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]</ref> | * 1914 Sailcloth, cordage and twine manufacturers. Speciality: waterproof canvas known as "Birkmyre's Cloth". Employees 3,000. <ref>[[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]</ref> | ||
* 1970 Acquired by [[British Ropes]] Ltd. | |||
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Revision as of 17:25, 10 August 2011
of Port Glasgow
- 1735 Company established.
- 1903 Incorporated as a limited company.
- 1914 Sailcloth, cordage and twine manufacturers. Speciality: waterproof canvas known as "Birkmyre's Cloth". Employees 3,000. [1]
- 1970 Acquired by British Ropes Ltd.