A Shipbuilding History 1750 - 1932: A Recored of the Business Founded, about 1750, by Alexander Stephen at Burghead, and subsequently carried on at Aberdeen, Arbroath, Dundee and Glasgow
A Shipbuilding History 1750 - 1932: A Recored of the Business Founded, about 1750, by Alexander Stephen at Burghead, and subsequently carried on at Aberdeen, Arbroath, Dundee and Glasgow
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A Shipbuilding History 1750–1932 chronicles the remarkable journey of Alexander Stephen & Sons, one of Scotland’s most influential shipbuilding families. Founded around 1750 by Alexander Stephen at Burghead, the business expanded over generations, leaving its mark on Aberdeen, Arbroath, Dundee, and Glasgow. This detailed record explores the company’s origins, growth, and innovations across nearly two centuries, providing rare insight into the evolution of British shipbuilding, the challenges faced by the industry, and the legacy left on Scotland’s maritime landscape. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this volume is an essential read for anyone interested in maritime history, industrial heritage, or Scottish craftsmanship.
Book for Sale - A Shipbuilding History 1750 - 1932: A Recored of the Business Founded, about 1750, by Alexander Stephen at Burghead, and subsequently carried on at Aberdeen, Arbroath, Dundee and Glasgow
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Publication Year - 1932
Publisher - Ed. J. Burrow & Co Ltd
Place of Publication - London & Cheltenham
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Very Good
Condition Description - Original blue cloth boards with gilt title on front board and spine. Fading to spine and some marking to cover. Bumped corners. New endpapers. Heavy foxing to page edges and occasional foxing to pages.
Height of Book - 25.3 cm
Page Number - 212
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