'Armstrongs, Vickers and Japan' in I Nish (ed), Britain and Japan. Biographical Portraits, Volume 1
Details:
- Author(s) Conte-Helm, Marie
- Publication type Chapter
- Year published 1994
- Pages pp92-105
- Publisher Japan Library
- Place Published Folkestone
Topics:
- Name Transfer of technology, processes, management techniques, etc
- Name Joint ventures & other co-operative modes
Countries:
- Japan
Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
- Visit British Library's website
Groups:
Notes:
Deals with Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd of Newcastle and Vickers Sons & Maxim Ltd of Barrow in Furness and their connection with Japan from 1860s to 1900s, their provision of warships, supply of expertise and, most notably, their joint venture with Hokkaido Tanko Kisen/Hokkaido Coal & Steamship Co in Japan Steel Works