Thomas Pitcher

Thomas Pitcher (1745-1837) was an English ship-builder who had a shipyard in Northfleet.

For the American soldier, see Thomas Gamble Pitcher.

Pitcher founded the Northfleet Shipyard in 1788, which he owned until 1816, when the business was taken over by his sons Henry Jones Pitcher and William Pitcher.[1] The Northfleet Shipyard was one of the largest on the Thames, where Pitcher and Sons built East Indiamen and warships for the Royal Navy.[2] The business also had a shipyard in Blackwall, where repairs were carried out.

ShipDateTypeTonnage
Royal Charlotte 1789 East Indiaman 1252
Alligator 1793 East Indiaman 345

References
  1. Harrison, Cy. "Northfleet Dockyard". Three Decks. Cy Harrison. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  2. "Thomas Pitcher and Sons - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Grace's Guide Ltd. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
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