Workman, Clark and Company
Workman, Clark and Company was a shipbuilding company based in Belfast.
History
The company was established by Frank Workman and George Clark in 1880.[1] By 1895 it was the UK's fourth largest shipbuilder.[2] It was building transatlantic liners by 1900 and major customers included Cunard Line and Alfred Holt: it expanded further to meet demand during the First World War. It was acquired by Northumberland Shipbuilding Company in 1918 but after that company went into receivership in 1927, Workman, Clark and Company only to go into receivership itself in 1935.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Workman, Clark and Co". Grace's Guide. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Belfast Shipbuilders" (PDF). Ulster Scots. p. 3. Retrieved 30 May 2015.