Shipyard that built the Titanic books order to build 11 barges

[Jason D. Tiller]

Harland & Wolff may be best known as the builder of the ill-fated transatlantic liner RMS Titanic, but these days its sights are set on somewhat different markets. It has just been awarded an initial contract worth approximately GBP 8.5 million (about $10.7 million) by Cory Group. The contract covers the fabrication of eleven barge that Cory will use to transport London’s recyclable and non-recyclable waste on the River Thames.

Shipyard that built the Titanic books order to build 11 barges

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[Stephen Carey]

How are the mighty fallen...

 

[Jason D. Tiller]

Harland & Wolff, one of the most storied names in the history of shipbuilding, delivered its first newbuild in 20 years as the company continues its efforts to rebuild its operations and create a new role in the defense and renewable energy sectors. The Belfast shipyard, which had sat dormant for years, was acquired in 2019 and since then the company has added three other facilities including another well-known shipyard Appledore to the operation.

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