Albert de Laude Long
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Albert De Laude Long was an English iron founder and manufacturer who co-founded the company Dorman Long
. He was also an amateur rower who won the Wingfield Sculls in 1869 and 1870.
Long was born at Ipswich
, the son of Peter Bartholemew Long, a solicitor, and his wife Hannah Justinia Falkland. He was a member of the London Rowing Club
and in 1868 partnered William Stout
to win pairs at the Metropolitan Regatta
. In 1869 he won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta
with Stout, the London Cup at the Metropolitan Regatta and the Wingfield Sculls. He retained the Wingfield Sculls in 1870, but came third in the Diamond Challenge Sculls
that year. In 1871 he won Silver Goblets at Henley with Francis Gulston
, but lost the Wingfield Sculls to William Fawcus
. He won the Silver Goblets again with Gulston in 1872 and 1874.
Long moved to Stockton-on-Tees
where he co-founded the iron manufacturing company of Dorman Long
with Arthur Dorman
.
Long married Susanna Kelso at Knaresborough in 1875. Their son also Albert de Laude Long rowed in the Boat Race for Cambridge
.
Dorman Long
Dorman Long, based in Middlesbrough, North East England, was a major steel producer, which diversified into bridge building, and is now a manufacturer of steel components and construction equipment for bridges and other structures...
. He was also an amateur rower who won the Wingfield Sculls in 1869 and 1870.
Long was born at Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
, the son of Peter Bartholemew Long, a solicitor, and his wife Hannah Justinia Falkland. He was a member of the London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club is one of the oldest rowing clubs on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom.It is regarded as one of the most exclusive and successful rowing clubs in Britain. and its Patron is HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh....
and in 1868 partnered William Stout
William Stout (rower)
William Stout was a British rower who won the Wingfield Sculls and the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta in 1868....
to win pairs at the Metropolitan Regatta
Metropolitan Regatta
The Metropolitan Regatta is an international rowing regatta. It takes place on Dorney Lake, Buckinghamshire near Eton next to the River Thames in southern England. It attracts crews from schools, clubs and universities from around the United Kingdom, Europe and the USA...
. In 1869 he won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
with Stout, the London Cup at the Metropolitan Regatta and the Wingfield Sculls. He retained the Wingfield Sculls in 1870, but came third in the Diamond Challenge Sculls
Diamond Challenge Sculls
The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a rowing event for men's single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England...
that year. In 1871 he won Silver Goblets at Henley with Francis Gulston
Francis Gulston
Francis Stepney Gulston was an English rower who at Henley Royal Regatta won the Grand Challenge Cup five times, the Stewards' Challenge Cup ten times, and the Silver Goblets five times....
, but lost the Wingfield Sculls to William Fawcus
William Fawcus
William Fawcus was a British rower who won the Wingfield Sculls and the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta in 1871, being the first provincial competitor to do so....
. He won the Silver Goblets again with Gulston in 1872 and 1874.
Long moved to Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees is a market town in north east England. It is the major settlement in the unitary authority and borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For ceremonial purposes, the borough is split between County Durham and North Yorkshire as it also incorporates a number of smaller towns including...
where he co-founded the iron manufacturing company of Dorman Long
Dorman Long
Dorman Long, based in Middlesbrough, North East England, was a major steel producer, which diversified into bridge building, and is now a manufacturer of steel components and construction equipment for bridges and other structures...
with Arthur Dorman
Sir Arthur Dorman, 1st Baronet
Sir Arthur John Dorman KBE was an important British industrialist.-Early life:He was born at Ashford in Kent the son of Charles Dorman and Emma Page and educated at Christ's Hospital, West Sussex.-Career:...
.
Long married Susanna Kelso at Knaresborough in 1875. Their son also Albert de Laude Long rowed in the Boat Race for Cambridge
Cambridge University Boat Club
The Cambridge University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Cambridge, England, located on the River Cam at Cambridge, although training primarily takes place on the River Great Ouse at Ely. The club was founded in 1828...
.