John I. Thornycroft & Company
Coordinates: 50°53′43.44″N 1°22′56.76″W / 50.8954°N 1.3824333°W / 50.8954; -1.3824333
| Former type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Shipbuilding |
| Fate | Merged with Vosper & Co. |
| Successor(s) | VT Group |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Defunct | 1966 |
| Headquarters | Woolston, Hampshire, UK |
John I. Thornycroft & Company Limited, usually known simply as Thornycroft was a British shipbuilding firm started by John Isaac Thornycroft in the 19th century.
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