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1911 Harland and Wolff obtained the UK licence for the production of Burmeister and Wain diesel engines. This was organised through a new company, Burmeister & Wain (Diesel System) Oil Engine Co Ltd. This company bought the Lancefield Works in Finnieston from Harland and Wolff.
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