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Ship builder

Occupation - Ship builder
Allingham, John
Bass, Henry Tompson
Booth, John
Burne, WP
Chapman, William Henry
Cossar, William
Dawson, Richard (Dicky)
Egan, Daniel
Ford, John
Franki, James Peter
Green, George
Griffiths, Jonathan
Kable, Henry
Korff, Johann
Lee, Edward
Lucas, John snr
Lucas, Nathaniel
Merriman, James
Nicholson, John
Perdriau, Henry Carter
Stewart, John
Summerbell, Andrew
Thompson, Andrew
Underwood, James
Windybank, Edward
Position - Ship builder of Rose Hill Packet
Reid, Robinson
1789

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Ship builder

Allingham, John

Shipwright at Greenwich.

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Bass, Henry Tompson

Successful shipbuilder who established shipyard on north eastern shores of Darling Harbour in the early 1830s, as well as a smaller one at Bradley's Head on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour. He developed land at Balmain and on the Hawkesbury, also building a new punt at Wiseman's Ferry.

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Booth, John

Timber merchant and politician who became mayor of Balmain, and a member of parliament. He was active in local affairs, including the School of Arts and the Working Men's Institute.

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Burne, WP

Shipwright at Greenwich.

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Chapman, William Henry

Early shipbuilder at Greenwich.

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Cossar, William

Master ship builder at King's Dockyard from 1812 and later landowner on northern beaches.

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Dawson, Richard (Dicky)

Engineer and ironmaster who established a foundry near Sydney Cove in 1833 and spent four decades improving process and product despite financial problems. His innovations and transfer of technologies made him an industrial leader of the time.

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Egan, Daniel

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Public servant, businessman and politician. He served as Mayor of Sydney in 1853.

Ford, John

Shipwright at Greenwich.

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Franki, James Peter

Engineer and ship builder who oversaw the spectacular development of shipbuilding at Mort's Dock for over 50 years.

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Green, George

Ship builder whose financial success prior to 1844 enabled large land purchases along the Lane Cove River and in New Zealand.

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Griffiths, Jonathan

Shipowner and builder convicted of grand larceny on 16 July 1788 and sentenced to transportation. After arriving in Sydney, he was transferred to Norfolk Island where he became associated with Eleanor McDonald. By 1804, he was building boats and by 1806, he and Eleanor had 100 acres of land in Richmond and seven children. He also received various land grants in Van Diemen's Land.

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Kable, Henry

Emancipist who became chief constable before embarking on a commercial career as sealer, shipowner, brewer and farmer.

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Korff, Johann

Shipbuilder who built coastal steamers and established ferry services to Balmain and Manly.

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Lee, Edward

Shipwright at Greenwich.

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Lucas, John snr

Builder, miller and businessman who constructed mills on the Georges River and enjoyed financial success until natural forces and mismanagement lead to bankruptcy in 1828.

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Lucas, Nathaniel

Carpenter and convict who worked hard at many trades, earning trust and security for his large family.

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Merriman, James

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Shipowner and politician who made his wealth in whaling and trade in the Pacific islands. He served three times as Mayor of Sydney.

Nicholson, John

Ship builder who oversaw the closing of King's Dockyard.

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Perdriau, Henry Carter

Mariner and steamboat proprietor who was a pioneer of steam-ferry transport on Sydney Harbour. His sons Henry and Stephen Perdriau founded the Perdriau Rubber company.

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Stewart, John

Shipwright at Greenwich.

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Summerbell, Andrew

Shipwright of Greenwich.

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Thompson, Andrew

Convict who became a police officer, magistrate, salt manufacturer, shipbuilder and successful farmer and businessman.

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Underwood, James

Former convict who diversified from shipbuilding to also become a successful merchant, sealer and distiller.

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Windybank, Edward

Boat builder who was the first white resident on Cowan Creek when he moved into a cave in the late 1880s.

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Rose Hill Packet

Twelve-ton ship built in Sydney Cove to transport cargo and passengers to Parramatta.

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Reid, Robinson

Carpenter and ship builder who arrived with the First Fleet on HMS Supply.

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