Linda & Robert Tait, researchers of the Castle family history, commenced the research project in 1992. Since that time we have been assisted by many new contacts, friends and relatives of the Castle family and also by Julia Sargent, who was seconded to the company by the University of Plymouth and undertook much useful research work on the history during the early years.

The historical association with the previous Shipbreaking company of Henry Castle & Sons Limited and Castles Shipbreaking Limited, both of which ceased trading during the course of the last century, has been maintained through to the present day. 

After the Castle line ceased with the passing of both Sidney and Philip Castle in the 1930s the business passed to Major Ball, a Plymothian and former General Manager of Castles Shipbreaking.  A restructuring occurred during World War II and the residual company has been associated with our family since 1959, hence our strong interest in recording the Castles history for the benefit of posterity. 

This page was last updated on 30/08/2006