William Beardmore & Co.

William Beardmore & Co. was a prominent British engineering and manufacturing firm founded in the 19th century. Based in Glasgow, it specialized in producing ships, submarines, naval equipment, heavy machinery, and engineering components. The company was a major supplier for the British Navy, especially during wartime, and also produced industrial goods for various sectors. Over the years, it expanded significantly, becoming one of the leading engineering firms in the UK. However, its prominence declined after World War II, and it eventually ceased operations in the 1960s, with much of its work impacting naval and industrial engineering.