Sir Alfred Yarrow (1842-24 January 1932) started a ship-building dynasty from humble origins in east London, opening a yard on the Isle of Dogs to build steam river launches in 1865.
Sir Alfred Yarrow (1842-24 January 1932) started a ship-building dynasty from humble origins in east London. After serving an apprenticeship in Stepney, he opening a yard-Yarrow & Hedley Partnership-at Folly Wall, Poplar on the Isle of Dogs to build steam river launches in 1865.