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William Patterson Shipbuilders

Closed shipbuilder in Bristol, England

William Patterson Shipbuilders was a major shipbuilder in Bristol, England, during the 19th century and an innovator in ship construction, producing both the SS Great Western and SS Great Britain, fine lined yachts and a small number of warships.2 It is headquartered in River Avon.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1830Founded1
  • Industryshipbuilding1
  • HeadquartersRiver Avon1

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William Patterson Shipbuilders was a major shipbuilder in Bristol, England, during the 19th century and an innovator in ship construction, producing both the SS Great Western and SS Great Britain, fine lined yachts and a small number of warships.2

Timeline

  1. 1869Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1830Founded Founded1

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