Morton Engineering and Dry Dock Company

Morton Engineering and Dry Dock Company
IndustryShipbuilding
Founded1858
FounderAlex Mackay & Company
Defunct1949
Headquarters,
ProductsCargo ships, Naval vessels

Morton Engineering and Dry Dock Company was a shipbuilding company from Quebec City, Quebec. It was located in the Lower Town area of the city, along the Saint-Charles River. Founded in 1858, the shipyard stayed in operation until 1949, when it constructed its last ship. It built ships for the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian Navy during both world wars. In 1947, the company was renamed St. Lawrence Metal and Marine Works.