Welcome to CivilWarTalk sir. Hopefully one of our learned in naval matters members can give you some information to work with.I am seeking a list of "commercial" shipbuilders either in Philadelphia or the Delaware in wider terms during the Civil War and the decade leading up to it. (My apologies if I am in the wrong forum.)
In just a couple of minutes on the LOC newspapers site I found Robert H. Barr & Co, Messrs. Thatcher, John K. Kirkman, and Hitles & Co. -- all in 1861 and 1862 in Delaware. With so much activity, I would be surprised if there are not several books on the subject that might give you what you want. I'd start with the state and state university libraries.I am seeking a list of "commercial" shipbuilders either in Philadelphia or the Delaware in wider terms during the Civil War and the decade leading up to it. (My apologies if I am in the wrong forum.)
Thanks Carronade that’s a great help. I’m trying to trace the builders of the SS MargaretWilmington, Delaware was a very active shipbuilding center; the Christina River was nicknamed "America's Clyde" after the British shipbuilding region. Principal builders were Harlan & Hollingsworth (which built several Civil War monitors and warships) and Pusey & Jones.
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Sorry Carronade I'm new to the forum and hit the wrong button!! I should have added that the SS Margaret was running under the Elder Dempster Line of Liverpool. The ship was purchased in 1864 and operated by them during 1864/65 before being sold. Not sure exactly when or where it was built but Philadephia crops up. I'll pursue your suggestions, thanks.Wilmington, Delaware was a very active shipbuilding center; the Christina River was nicknamed "America's Clyde" after the British shipbuilding region. Principal builders were Harlan & Hollingsworth (which built several Civil War monitors and warships) and Pusey & Jones.
Thanks DaveBrt just what I needed, pointing in the right direction. I'll puruse the LOC and in the meantime check out those companies you've listed. Thanks again.In just a couple of minutes on the LOC newspapers site I found Robert H. Barr & Co, Messrs. Thatcher, John K. Kirkman, and Hitles & Co. -- all in 1861 and 1862 in Delaware. With so much activity, I would be surprised if there are not several books on the subject that might give you what you want. I'd start with the state and state university libraries.
Thanks Carronade that’s a great help. I’m trying to trace the builders of the SS Margaret
Sorry Carronade I'm new to the forum and hit the wrong button!! I should have added that the SS Margaret was running under the Elder Dempster Line of Liverpool. The ship was purchased in 1864 and operated by them during 1864/65 before being sold. Not sure exactly when or where it was built but Philadephia crops up. I'll pursue your suggestions, thanks.
Even this history of the Line is vague -
MARGARET Not Known ASSC 1864-1865 254 109.8 x 25.5 x 9.8 Lost.
See p.21, THE HISTORY OF ELDER DEMPSTER http://www.rakaia.co.uk/assets/elder-dempster-history-summary.pdf
I've had some luck with other ships in the Lloyd's insurance registry.
Thanks for that Story. My original post was an attempt to help a colleague who is the author of the document you found. It is one of the missing pieces he needs to complete the history. As you will see from what he has already produced he is thorough. He hoped there might be some link in the records of shipbuilders in Philadelphia and on the Delaware River. Once again thanks for your help.
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@Poorville I just yesterday found an amazing information compilation site called ShipbuildingHistory.com. I am not sure how to navigate to listings by city, but I think you should be able to figure it out if you spend some time there. You should be able to find the names of the shipbuilder companies and the list of ships they built.I am seeking a list of "commercial" shipbuilders either in Philadelphia or the Delaware in wider terms during the Civil War and the decade leading up to it. (My apologies if I am in the wrong forum.)
I am seeking a list of "commercial" shipbuilders either in Philadelphia or the Delaware in wider terms during the Civil War and the decade leading up to it. (My apologies if I am in the wrong forum.)