History Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company
1 history 1.1 1837–46 1.2 1847–56 1.3 1857–1912 history 1837–46 the company originated in 1837 ditchburn , mare shipbuilding company, founded shipwright thomas j. ditchburn , engineer , naval architect charles mare. located @ deptford, after fire destroyed yard company moved orchard place in 1838, between east india dock basin , bow creek. there took on premises of defunct shipbuilders william , benjamin wallis. the firm did , within few years occupied 3 sites covering area of on 14 acres (5.7 ha). ditchburn , mare among first builders of iron ships in area; partnership commenced construction of small paddle steamers of between 50 , 100 tons, before progressing cross-channel vessels , 1840 building ships of more 300 tons. company s customers included iron steamboat company , blackwall railway company, several paddle steamers being constructed latter, including meteor , prince of wales, operated between gravesend , company s station on brunswick wharf. in period company awarded seve...
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