I sailed more than 2 years with DOXFORD's, the LB type as second and Chief Engineer
Owner: Phs. van Ommeren, Rotterdam. Ship's names "mv Kieldrecht", N.E.M - DOXFORD : 60LB5 (15 months second Engineer)
"mv Loosdrecht", BARCLAY CURLE - DOXFORD : 67LB6 (14months as Chief Engineer)
The mv Loosdrecht was the ex mv Langleeclyde from the Medomsley Steam Shipping Co Ltd.
Pictures: Doxford Engine Works, Sunderland, ± 1957-1958
William Doxford & Sons, (Engineers) Ltd.
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These photographs are from an album lent to the Doxford Engine Friends’ Association in 2003 by Jim Duncan. |
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Evidence from work in progress suggests that they were taken in 1957 and 1958. Anyone who can further identify people featured in the photographs, or who wishes to provide other additional information, is asked to contact the Doxford Engine Friends’ Association, c/o Keeper of Science & Industry, Tyne & Wear Museums, Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA. |
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The Doxford Engine Friends Association was formed in January 2003. The Association's aims include:
Membership of the Doxford Engine Friends Association is open to all who are interested in supporting these objectives. Contact The Membership Secretary. DEFA, c/o Keeper of Science & Industry. Tyne & Wear Museums, Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA. |
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Index to DepartmentsThe Engine Works was mostly concerned with machining and building the DOXFORD DIESEL ENGINES. Castings and Forgings were bought from outside companies and machined in the works. |
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"J Engine" on test bed |
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NEM-STOP on some DOXFORD Engines (NEM = Nort Eastern Marine Engineering Co.) |
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