Workman, Clark and Company

Workman, Clark and Company
Private
Industry Shipbuilding
Fate Went in receivership
Founded 1880
Defunct 1935
Headquarters Belfast, UK
Key people
Sir George Clark

Workman, Clark and Company was a shipbuilding company based in Belfast.

History

The company was established by Frank Workman and George Clark in Belfast in 1880.[1] By 1895 it was the UK's fourth largest shipbuilder[2] and by 1900 it was building transatlantic liners for major customers such as Cunard Line and Alfred Holt. It expanded further to meet demand during the First World War and was acquired by Northumberland Shipbuilding Company in 1918. After Northumberland Shipbuilding Company went into receivership in 1927, Workman, Clark and Company was resurrected only to go into receivership itself in 1935.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Workman, Clark and Co". Grace's Guide. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  2. "Belfast Shipbuilders" (PDF). Ulster Scots. p. 3. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
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