Uskside Iron Co
Usk Side Iron Company of Newport, South Wales
1827 The company was established and carried out repairs on locomotives
1827 The Uskside Iron Foundry was established
c.1849 and c.1860 Possibly built two locomotives for the Blaenavon Co
1852 Dissolution of the partnership between John James the younger and John Hughes, of the Uskside Iron Works, heretofore carrying on trade under the firm of Uskside Iron Company[1]
Produced cannon for the Crimean War.
1857 'We are glad to acquaint our Troedyrhiew friends that the iron work for Pontyrhun bridge is ready at the Uskside Iron Works, Newport, and will, in the course of a few days, be on the ground, and in course of erection. It will be found a most substantial fabric, and add to the beauties of this pretty little suburb.'[2]. Note: This was a lattice girder bridge. On 15 December 1878 the bridge collapsed when the foundations on the west bank were washed away. It was reconstructed in 1880, and replaced in 1965.[3]
1858 John Hughes and Thomas Dyne Steel, Engineers and Boiler Makers, and Copartners carrying on business under the style or firm of The Usk Side Iron Company, were subject to bankruptcy petition[4]
Presumably around this time the business was carried on by Uskside Engineering Co
1862 Patent to John James of Uskside Iron Works, manufacturer of steam engines and railway plant, for an improved method of welding railway crossings[5]
See Also
Sources of Information
- British Steam Locomotive Builders by James W. Lowe. Published in 1975. ISBN 0-905100-816