Fife, William, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Fife, William
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Fairlie, North Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
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Transport equipment production
Small craft building & repairing exc ships
Notes:
Established in the early 19th century by William Fife to build fishing boats. Constructed first yacht in 1812 but only from 1849 was this a substantial part of business. Won a worldwide reputation for building yachts for leisure purposes. Closed 1940s
Publications:
- 'Fast and Bonnie'. A history of William Fife & Son, yachtbuilders by McCallum, May Fife
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Fife, William
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Fairlie, North Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
- Transport equipment production Small craft building & repairing exc ships
Notes:
Established in the early 19th century by William Fife to build fishing boats. Constructed first yacht in 1812 but only from 1849 was this a substantial part of business. Won a worldwide reputation for building yachts for leisure purposes. Closed 1940sPublications:
- 'Fast and Bonnie'. A history of William Fife & Son, yachtbuilders by McCallum, May Fife