The company originated as part of Philip
& Sons the ship builder and engineers whose yard was located on the
shores of the River Dart, in Devon. Builders of many small and medium
sized vessels, including two or the present Mersey Ferries, the company
underwent something of a transformation from the shipbuilding,
repair and engineering business to that of marina and hotel operator.
The Dartmouth & Kingswear Floating Bridge Company was one of several
businesses spun off from the former parent including Dart Marina and
Dart Marina Hotel. |
