The story
Founded by John Wigham Richardson in 1860.1
Private company
Wigham Richardson
British shipbuilding company
The Wigham Richardson shipbuilding company was named after its founder, John Wigham Richardson (1837-1908), the son of Edward Richardson, a tanner from Newcastle upon Tyne, and Jane Wigham from Edinburgh.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1860Founded1
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The Wigham Richardson shipbuilding company was named after its founder, John Wigham Richardson (1837-1908), the son of Edward Richardson, a tanner from Newcastle upon Tyne, and Jane Wigham from Edinburgh.2
Leadership
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- FounderJohn Wigham Richardson1
Products and brands
- cargo ship
- passenger vessel
- steamboat
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1860Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaWigham Richardson
- WikidataQ11288022
Sources
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- 1WikidataWigham Richardson on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWigham Richardson on Wikipedia