John Crown & Sons

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John Crown & Sons Ltd, was a British shipbuilding company founded in 1847 and based on the River Wear, Sunderland.

John Crown & Sons Ltd
Company typePrivate
IndustryShipbuilding
Founded1847
Defunct1947
FateAcquired
SuccessorJ. L. Thompson & Sons
HeadquartersRiver Wear, Sunderland

History edit

In its centenary year the shipyard was acquired by J.L. Thompson & Sons

Ships built by John Crown & Sons Ltd edit

Naval vessels
Merchant ships
Lightvessels

See also edit