William Laird (shipbuilder)

William Laird
William Laird
Born	15 February 1780; Greenock, Scotland
Died	27 October 1841 (aged 61)
Known for	Birkenhead Iron Works; Hamilton Square, Birkenhead;
Children	John Laird; Macgregor Laird;

William Laird (15 February 1780 – 27 October 1841) was a Scottish shipbuilder and developer who was responsible for what later became the Cammell Laird shipyard, and for starting the substantial development of its adjoining town, Birkenhead, on the Wirral in England.

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