Alfred Watkins
of 2 Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, S.E.
c.1845 Born in Stepney, London, son of John Watkins, ship owner, and his wife Elizabeth
1860-6 Worked for John Stewart on various tasks
1870 Obtained the diploma of the Royal School of Naval Architecture "without having attended the course of instruction"
1871 Engaged in the management of steamers, including building and fitting a considerable number
By 1881 he was superintending the steamers of Mr William Watkins of 20 London Street, EC, and of Mr James Watkins of 4 New London Street, EC.
1881 Superintendent of steam shipping, boarding in Greenwich[1]
1881 Superintendent of steam shipping, 3 Royal Hill, Greenwich, became a member of I Mech E[2]
1891 Superintendent of shipping was staying in Brighton[3]
1901 Alfred Watkins, marine engineer, surveyor, lived in Greenwich with his mothers Elizabeth Watkin[4]
1921 Resigned from I Mech E
See Also
Sources of Information
- Mechanical engineer records