Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
company
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:BAE_Systems
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Queen's_Award_for_Export_Achievement
Defence Industry Awards Maritime Innovation Awards |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
supports local charities
collaborates with universities engages in STEM education initiatives provides apprenticeships |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkb:BAE_Systems gptkb:General_Dynamics gptkb:Thales_Group |
| gptkbp:employees |
approximately 1,000
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1946
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Portsmouth,_England
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
contributed to naval technology
developed advanced ship designs known for high-speed vessels pioneered stealth technology in ships involved_in_World_War_II_shipbuilding |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vosper Thornycroft
|
| gptkbp:industry |
defense
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:Sir_John_Thornycroft
gptkb:Sir_Alfred_Vosper |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Corvettes
Frigates Fast Attack Craft Support vessels Landing Ship Tank |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Type 45 destroyer
River-class offshore patrol vessel |
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:BAE_Systems
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Ministry_of_Defence_(UK) |
| gptkbp:products |
naval ships
|
| gptkbp:revenue |
£200 million (approx.)
|
| gptkbp:services |
shipbuilding
design services ship repair |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Vosper_Thornycroft_(UK)_Ltd.
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
invests in renewable energy solutions
aims for zero waste in production focuses on eco-friendly shipbuilding practices promotes recycling in manufacturing reduces carbon footprint in operations |
| gptkbp:website |
www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-businesses/vosper-thornycroft
|