Biographical entry Humphrys, Edward (1808 - 1867)

Born
1808
Penzance, United Kingdom
Died
1867
Nice, France
Occupation
Marine engineer

Summary

Edward Humphrys was a marine engineer who in 1852 co-founded the firm Humphrys, Tennant and Dykes in Deptford on the Thames. The company produced marine engines for the Royal Navy for approximately half a century and were direct competitors of Maudlsay and Co.

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Published resources

Journal Articles

  • 'Thames shipbuilding and marine engineering', The Engineer, vol. 86, 30 December 1898, pp. 636-638. Details
  • 'Thames Pioneer Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers', The Engineer, vol. 87, 27 January 1899, pp. 81-84. Details

Online Resources

Sources used to compile this entry: 'Humphrys, Tennant and Dykes', in Grace's Guide - British Industrial History, 2012, http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Humphrys,_Tennant_and_Dykes.

Prepared by: Rebecca Rigby