Temple shipbuilders

The Temple shipbuilders was a family business in North East England during the late eighteenth century and the early nineteenth century.[1]

Simon Temple, the elder

Simon Temple (1728-1805) was born in Crayke, North Yorkshire. By 1780 he was advertising himself as a shipwright in South Shields.[1]

Simon Temple, the Younger

Simon Temple (1759-18??) also born in Crayke opened a shipbuilding yard in Thrift Street South Shields and established a colliery in Jarrow.[1]

Ships

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Shipbuilder: Simon Temple (Snr & Jnr)". Tyne Built Ships. George Robinson and David Waller. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
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