Difference between revisions of "Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Co"
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Dock Road, Lytham, Lancashire | |||
1894 Previously known as [[Richard Smith and Co]], the '''Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Co''' was set up in February 1894. It was based on the Ribble estuary to the East of Lytham at Lytham Creek. | 1894 Previously known as [[Richard Smith and Co]], the '''Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Co''' was set up in February 1894. It was based on the Ribble estuary to the East of Lytham at Lytham Creek. | ||
During the 1800s the yard made shallow-draft river craft which were sent in pieces and rebuilt at their destination. In addition, the yard made a variety of sternwheel, quarterwheel and tunnel propulsion river boats, barges and tugs. | During the 1800s the yard made shallow-draft river craft which were sent in pieces and rebuilt at their destination. In addition, the yard made a variety of sternwheel, quarterwheel and tunnel propulsion river boats, barges and tugs. | ||
1904 Business incorporated as the Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited | |||
1912 Constructed a steam launch for the British East Africa Railway which later featured in the film [[African Queen]], although some question this | 1912 Constructed a steam launch for the British East Africa Railway which later featured in the film [[African Queen]], although some question this | ||
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WWII The main output was fourteen water carriers for Dockyard use, naval steam lighters, landing craft and coasters. | WWII The main output was fourteen water carriers for Dockyard use, naval steam lighters, landing craft and coasters. | ||
The | 1955 The company went into voluntary liquidation. The silting up of the channel to the Ribble was a factor in closure. The yard and its contents were auctioned off. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 13:49, 10 January 2020
Dock Road, Lytham, Lancashire
1894 Previously known as Richard Smith and Co, the Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Co was set up in February 1894. It was based on the Ribble estuary to the East of Lytham at Lytham Creek.
During the 1800s the yard made shallow-draft river craft which were sent in pieces and rebuilt at their destination. In addition, the yard made a variety of sternwheel, quarterwheel and tunnel propulsion river boats, barges and tugs.
1904 Business incorporated as the Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited
1912 Constructed a steam launch for the British East Africa Railway which later featured in the film African Queen, although some question this
WWI The yard made three "Saint" class naval tugs, smaller tugs, ammunition barges, telegraph repair ships and other small craft for the Navy. It also began making British coasters.
1920s The yard focussed on making river craft for West African and the Congo.
1930s The yard was affected by the Depression and only launched a few ships during this time.
WWII The main output was fourteen water carriers for Dockyard use, naval steam lighters, landing craft and coasters.
1955 The company went into voluntary liquidation. The silting up of the channel to the Ribble was a factor in closure. The yard and its contents were auctioned off.
See Also
Sources of Information
- British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss