Private company

J & W Dudgeon

Ship manufacturer in London, England

J & W Dudgeon was a Victorian shipbuilding and engineering company based in Cubitt Town, London, founded by John and William Dudgeon. John and William Dudgeon had established the Sun Iron Works in Millwall in the 1850s, and had a reputation for advanced marine engines.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1859Founded¹

Industryshipbuilding¹
Founded inMillwall¹

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HMS Abyssinia (1870) Photo — Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

J & W Dudgeon was a Victorian shipbuilding and engineering company based in Cubitt Town, London, founded by John and William Dudgeon. John and William Dudgeon had established the Sun Iron Works in Millwall in the 1850s, and had a reputation for advanced marine engines.²

Timeline

1859Founded Founded in Millwall¹

Links

WikipediaJ & W Dudgeon
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WikidataQ15229083

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WikidataJ & W Dudgeon on Wikidata
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WikipediaJ & W Dudgeon on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsJ & W Dudgeon photo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain