Barnard family

Sectors:

  • Transport equipment production Shipbuilding & repairing exc small craft

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Traced origins to John Barnard, 1665-1716, at Ipswich [St Clement's Yard] in the late 17th century. Succeeded by his son, John, c1705-84, who developed a major shipbuilding business, building in particular third rate vessels for Navy Board. In order to build larger naval vessels, from 1840s leased King's Yard, Harwich, from Navy Board. 1755-71 in partnership with John Turner. Bankrupt 1771. In 1763 William Barnard started shipbuilding at Deptford. Also built for East India Co. Closed early 19th century

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