The origins of United Engineers Limited can be traced back "... to four British pioneers: Richard Riley and William Hargreaves who formed Riley Hargreaves & Co in 1865, building bridges, steamers and the Fort Canning Lighthouse; and Samuel Erskine and J. Howarth who founded the engineering firm of Howarth Erskine & Co. in 1875, specialising in the design and construction of iron and steel structures and waterworks. These two companies came together in 1912 to form United Engineers Limited. [ see here] [W05p644-5]

Engineering firm whose principal, Samuel Erskine, came to Singapore in the late 70’s. Howarth, Lyon and Erskine took on the new name in 1878. In 1912 it merged with Riley, Hargreaves and Co. to become United Engineers Limited. [Additional information from John Wilson 20 November 2006. [M04]]

Started as Howarth & Erskine ca1877 became Howarth Erskine Ltd. in 1890. [W05p644-5]

In 1904 there were 31 Europeans employed. [M04p199]

Had branches in Rangoon, Hong Kong, Canton, & Shanghai. [W05p644-5]

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