John Crown & Sons

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

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

History[]

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

Ships built by John Crown & Sons Ltd[]

Naval vessels
Merchant ships
  • Tugs
    • Empire Ash
    • Empire Belle
    • Empire Dolly
    • Empire Demon
    • Empire Frank
    • Empire Nicholas
    • Empire Phyllis
    • Empire Sally
    • Empire Wold
  • Colliers
    • Empire Highlander
    • Empire Lambeth
    • Empire Lowlander
    • Horseferry
    • Torchbearer
  • Cargo ship
Lightvessels

See also[]

  • List of shipbuilders and shipyards


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