In 1891, the Furness Line Company of Christopher Furness and Edward Withy and Co. were merged in Hartlepool.
In 1910 Sir Charles Palmer's interest in the business was acquired by Lord Furness who, as Chairman, expanded the business by acquiring a lease over a new graving dock at Hebburn from Robert Stephenson and Company.
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Christopher Furness bought his shares in the shipyard and made Edward Withy’s brother, Henry Withy, managing director.