Notebook of William Carson, shipyard draughtsman, 1889.
Notebook of William Carson, containing particulars of vessels built by John Elder & Co (previously Randolph, Elder & Co) at Govan, Glasgow, in the period 1861-1886. The book starts with the MACGREGOR LAIRD (Yard No 14) and ends with the ORMUZ (Yard No 317). Some small constructional drawings are included.
Administrative / biographical background
Carson was born at Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in about 1860. In the period circa 1889-1891 he was a draughtsman at Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd and lived at 3 Park Terrace, Govan. At the time of the Scotland census in 1901 he was a shipyard manager and lived with his wife at 42 Brisbane Street, Greenock.
Administrative / biographical background
Carson was born at Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in about 1860. In the period circa 1889-1891 he was a draughtsman at Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd and lived at 3 Park Terrace, Govan. At the time of the Scotland census in 1901 he was a shipyard manager and lived with his wife at 42 Brisbane Street, Greenock.
Record Details
Item reference: | SPB/54; MSS/94/019 |
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Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
Level: | ITEM |
Extent: | 1 volume |
Date made: | 1861 - 1886; 1886-01-01 - ? 1889 |
Creator: | Carson, William |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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