Records of Bow McLachlan & Co Ltd, shipbuilders, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 135
- Dates of Creation:1928-1929
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- Physical Description:0.03 metresThere are no physical characteristics or technical requirements that affect the use of this material.
Scope and Content
- Catalogue of ships, early 20th century
- Plans of Thistle Works, Paisley, 1928
- 'Flying Eagle' plans 1929
Administrative / Biographical History
William Bow and John McLachlan established the firm of Bow McLachlan & Co in 1872 at Abbotsinch, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Initially manufacturers of steering gear and light marine engines, the business turned to shipbuilding, following the acquisition of the Thistle Works, Paisley, Renfrewshire, in 1900 . Their specialisation at this point was the manufacture of vessels supplied in kit form. In the same year the firm was incorporated as Bow McLachlan & Co Ltd , but went into voluntary liquidation in 1920 . At this time the assets of the company were taken over by a new company, also called Bow McLachlan & Co Ltd , which itself went into voluntary liquidation in 1932 . The Thistle Works were purchased by National Shipbuilders Security Ltd, London.
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Related Material
GB 248 UGD 339 Records of National Shipbuilders Security Ltd
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GB 248 UGD 135/1/1 is a copy. The location of the original of this copy is unknown.
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