John Roach & Sons
John Roach & Sons was a major 19th-century American shipbuilding and manufacturing firm founded in 1864 by Irish-American immigrant John Roach. Between 1871 and 1885, the company was the largest shipbuilding firm in the United States, building more iron ships than its next two major competitors combined. It was also by far the largest contractor to the U.S. Navy during this period, and at its peak is said to have been the nation's largest employer behind the railroads.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Shipbuilding |
| Founded | 1 Jan 1864 |
| Founder | John Roach |
| Defunct | 1885 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products | Iron and steel ships, marine steam engines, iron and steel products |
| Services | Ship repairs |
| Owner | Roach family |
Number of employees | 4,000+ |
| Subsidiaries | Etna Ironworks Morgan Iron Works Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works Chester Rolling Mill Hirsch Propeller Company Chalmers-Spence Company Chester Pipe and Tube Company Combination Steel and Iron Company Standard Steel Casting Company United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company |
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