Suffolk and Berkshire, Henry Charles Howard, Earl of, 1833-1898, Peek, Hedley, Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918 · London : Lawrence and Bullen · leaf 628
Lapthorn. James Lapthorn served his apprenticeshipat Kingsbridge, near Salcombe, and then wentto London, where he managed a large sail-makingbusiness. In 1825 he migrated to Gosport, andstarted sailmaking on his own account, and inthe course of time was joined by his two sons,James and Edwin, who… … Valkyrie II brig, ownedhas already into partnership, as already mentioned, withMessrs. Ratsey in 1880. The firm of Lapthorn and Ratseys carry onbusiness at Cowes, Gosport, Gourock, andSouthampton, and there can be no doubt thatthe combination of talent and experience derivedby this amalgamation has…
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