Clarke, Watson and Gurney
From Graces Guide
of Victoria Works, Gateshead, marine winches and boilermaker.
1864 Company established by William Clarke and Edward Benning at South Shore, Gateshead. Initially produced winches; first steam cargo winch introduced in 1868.
1870 Further partners joined: Joseph Watson, who had a ship building background, and Joseph Gurney; the firm became Clarke, Watson and Gurney.
1873 Joseph Watson died
1874 Moved to Victoria Works. Captain Abel H. Chapman joined the company.
1875 Started producing boilers, concentrating on multi-tubular boilers.
1882 Joseph Gurney retired from the partnership which was continued by William Clarke and Abel H. Chapman[1], presumably becoming Clarke, Chapman and Co.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ London Gazette 19 December 1882