Harland and Wolff - Shipbuilding and Engineering Works

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One of the Titanic Guarantee Group Frank Parkes began work at Harland & Wolff alongside his four brothers at the age of 16. At the age of 21 he was recognized as a top apprentice plumber and his exemplary work singled him out as the only Parkes to accompany Titanic on its maiden voyage. Photograph Courtesy Fred Parkes

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No. 37 - Lisburn Standard - Friday, 31 May, 1918 A new world's record in riveting was made at Harland & Wolff's, Belfast, this week, by John Lowry, who put in 7,841 rivets in nine hours, and also made a record of 923 for one hour. The Lord Mayor witnessed a portion of the performance, and congratulated Lowry when he passed the record of 6,783, made last week by William Smith at Clydebank.

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