James Robert Napier ( 1821 - 1879 )

Birth: 12 September 1821 Death: 13 December 1879 Profession: Marine engineer Shipbuilder Education: Glasgow Career: Shipbuilder in his father's firm, Robert Napier and Sons; founded his own shipbuilding business; published researches into the problems of shipbuilding Memberships: Institution of Engineers, Scotland (President); MINA Membership: Fellow Election Date: 6/06/1867.