Victoria Machinery Depot

Victoria Machinery Depot
IndustryShipbuilding, Energy, Industry
PredecessorAlbion Iron Works, Spratt and Kriemler, Harbour Marine Company
FoundedMay 4, 1863[1][2]
FounderJoseph Spratt
DefunctMay 1994[2][3]
FateDissolved
Headquarters
Victoria, British Columbia
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Canada
Key people
Johann Kriemler Co-founder
ProductsFerries, Naval vessels, Oil platforms, Boilers, Ammonia production equipment, Manhole covers,[4] Wood-burning stoves (starting in 1878)[3]

Victoria Machinery Depot Ltd. was a historic metalworks and shipyard in Victoria, Canada.

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  3. ^ a b Obee, Dave (January 6, 2008). "Dave Obee's Family History Page: VMD was a master shipbuilder". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  4. ^ Ringuette, Janis; Ringuette, Norm. "Manhole Covers: History Beneath Our Feet". Retrieved 2010-01-29.