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J.L. Thompson and Sons was a shipyard on the River Wear, Sunderland, which produced ships from the mid-18th century until the 1980s.The world-famous Liberty Ship was among the designs to be created, produced and manufactured at the yard's base at North Sands.
William Pile's Shipyard at North Sands, c. 1830; described as the greatest ship designer of his age, he built more than 100 ships in wood and almost as many in iron. [68] Sunderland's shipbuilding industry continued to grow through most of the 19th century, becoming the town's dominant industry and a defining part of its identity. [36]
Launch of the SD14 Syrie from the Southwick shipyard of Austin & Pickersgill Ltd, 14 February 1968.. Austin & Pickersgill was formed in Sunderland in 1954 by the merger of S.P. Austin & Son Ltd (founded by Samuel Peter Austin in c.1826) and William Pickersgill & Sons Ltd (founded c. 1838).
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It was acquired by Northumberland Shipbuilding Company in 1918. [2] It was renamed Doxford & Sunderland Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd in 1961 and Doxford & Sunderland Ltd in 1966. [1] Court Line took it over in 1972 and renamed it Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd. [1] Cargo ship Finix ready for launch, 18 April 1969
Their first ship the "Horta" had been built on the Harbour Sands near Sunderland. They then formed a shipbuilding yard on a bend on the River Wear. [2] In 1843 James Laing took over the business and renamed it "James Laing & Sons". The company had a strong connection to Duncan Dunbar & Co, building one ship per year for them from 1843 to 1863. [3]
In 1850 George Short founded a shipyard at Hylton [1] to build small wooden ships for local users. In 1860 Short moved the yard downriver to Pallion and his four sons became partners in the business. [1] In 1871 the yard built its first iron-hulled ship the High Stretfield and the company started using the name Short Brothers. [1]
Following is a list of dates in the history of Sunderland, the ancient city in North East England. Facts and figures, important dates in Sunderland's history. Facts and figures, important dates in Sunderland's history.