William James Pirrie

William James Pirrie

1^st Viscount K.P. P.C. H M.L. Born 31^st May 1847 - Died 7^th June 1924. Only son of James Alexander Pirrie and Eliza Swan Montgomery Married 17^th April 1879 Margaret M. Carlisle Daughter of John Carlisle and Catherine Montgomery

He entered Queens Island as an apprentice 23 June 1862 62 years later on 23^rd June 1924 he was laid to rest here. As Chairman of Messrs. Harland and Wolff's vast organization for so many years he by his own cheerful service and wide experience proved an inspiration to the many fellow-workers identified with him in the evolution of shipbuilding. It was his joy to recognize their loyalty and allegiance. On all seas the ships that sail testify to the great benefits his genius conferred on mankind. He spent his life endeavouring to be useful in his day and generation and was closely associated always with the progress of and charities in this city. Here also rests Margaret M. Carlisle Wife of William James Viscount Pirrie K.P. Born 31^st May 1857 , Died 19^th June 1935 She was the devoted companion and helpmate of her husband always interested in and sharing his lifework during the 47 years they were together; and promoting with boundless energy and enthusiasm, plans for the welfare of others , a truly lovable woman she endeared herself to all who knew her

Thrice blest and more whom vows, unbroken bind, Whose love is ne'er of jarring moods the slave, Yea! nobly blest, to whom tis given to find Devotion steadfast even to the end. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , The Royal Victorian Hospital

The Board of Management of the Royal Victoria Hospital, on 18^th June desires to record the profound sorrow with which it has heard of the unexpected death of Viscount Pirrie. The sad tidings when flashed over sea and land startled the civilized world for it was everywhere recognized that a cosmopolitan personality had passed off the stage of time. Language fails to express adequately the unique position occupied by the deceased peer in the shipbuilding and commercial life of mankind. But the citizens of Belfast, where his mammoth vessels were built can appreciate possibly better than most, the genius and capacity of the marvellous brain that now rests from its labours but whose splendid ideals of craftsmanship are still the envy of those who plan, as well as those who go to sea in ships. "His own business, however, did not exhaust his manifold energies. The debt this hospital owes to Lord and Lady Pirrie is generally recognized from its inception without interruption they had together fostered its interests with unremitting care and princely generosity. "The Board realising the great loss it has sustained, and at the same time remembering the grief of the gracious Lady who has for long discharged with rare efficiency and acceptance the duties of president of this hospital would tender her its respectful sympathy, accompanied with the prayer that God will uphold and comfort her "until the day breaks and the shadows flee away." 1924 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , S.S. Venetian 1508 Gross Tons For Bibby Line, first steamer built by Harland and Wolff 1860 [bas relief] , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , R.M.S. Olympic 46439 Gross Tons For White Star Line built by Harland and Wolff 1911 [bas relief].