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Tidewater Petroleum

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Defunct petroleum refining company

Tidewater Oil Company (rendered as Tide Water Oil Company from 1887 to 1936) was a major vertically integrated oil company that operated independently from 1887 to 1926, when it was sold to a holding company. Over the decades, it passed through various corporate hands.2 It was founded by E. W. Marland.1 Its products include Veedol, Flying A Gasoline and Tydol Gasoline.1 It is part of Tide Water Associated Oil.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1936Founded1
  • Industrypetroleum industry1
  • HeadquartersSan Francisco1
  • Founded inNew York City1

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US-NJ(1891) p564 BAYONNE, THE TIDE-WATER OIL COMPANY
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Tidewater Oil Company (rendered as Tide Water Oil Company from 1887 to 1936) was a major vertically integrated oil company that operated independently from 1887 to 1926, when it was sold to a holding company. Over the decades, it passed through various corporate hands.2

The story

Founded by E. W. Marland in 1936, in New York City.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • Flying A Gasoline
  • Tydol Gasoline
  • Veedol

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

  • Tide Water Associated Oil since 1926

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Timeline

  1. 1966Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1936Founded Founded in New York City1
  3. 1926Acquired Acquired by Tide Water Associated Oil1

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