Kingston Works (Engineering & Shipbuilding)

Location type

Works

Name and dates

Kingston Works (Engineering & Shipbuilding) (1866-1882)


Chronology Dates

  /  /1872North British Steam Packet Co
PS Gareloch built by Henry Murray & Co (Kingston Works (Engineering & Shipbuilding) Port Glasgow). Engine by David Rowan and Co of Glasgow. Operated the Helensburgh Pier to Gareloch service.
  /  /1960Lithgows Ltd
Kingston Works (Engineering & Shipbuilding) rebuilt entirely. This re-equipping allowed the yard to build bulk carriers of up to 800 ft long.