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Edward Harland
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Sir Edward James Harland, 1st Baronet, was an English shipbuilder and politician. Born in Scarborough in the North Riding of Yorkshire, he was educated at Edinburgh Academy. In 1846, aged 15, he took
Portrait by Frank Holl (1884)
Portrait by Frank Holl (1884)
Statue of Sir Edward Harland in the grounds of City Hall, Belfast
Statue of Sir Edward Harland in the grounds of City Hall, Belfast
Harland & Wolff
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Harland & Wolff is a British shipbuilding and fabrication company headquartered in London with sites in Belfast, Arnish, Appledore and Methil. It specialises in ship repair, shipbuilding and offshore
Edward Harland
…business Edward James Harland and Company. In 1861 he formed a business partnership with Gustav Wilhelm Wolff, his former personal assistant, creating Harland and Wolff. Later, Harland recruited William James Pirrie as another partner. Edward Harland, Gustav Wolff and William James Pirrie maintained a successful business…
The gantry cranes Samson and Goliath (built in 1974 and 1969, respectively) have become symbols of the city of Belfast.
The gantry cranes Samson and Goliath (built in 1974 and 1969, respectively) have become symbols of the city of Belfast.
RMS Titanic ready for launch
RMS Titanic ready for launch
Harland & Wolff's Belfast drawing offices early in the 20th century
Harland & Wolff's Belfast drawing offices early in the 20th century
Workers leaving the shipyard at Queens Road in early 1911. RMS Titanic is in the background, beneath the Arrol Gantry. The bow of SS Nomadic is at the
Workers leaving the shipyard at Queens Road in early 1911. RMS Titanic is in the background, beneath the Arrol Gantry. The bow of SS Nomadic is at the far left.