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There were a number of shipbuilders and shipwrights called Philemon Ewer in the villages of Bursledon and Hamble in the River Hamble area of Hampshire, England during the 18th century. == The Master Shipbuilder == The 'Master' shipbuilder was Philemon Ewer (19 July 1702 - 13 December 1750). He was a timber merchant and builder of small boats but gained an opportunity through the outbreak of the 'War of Jenkins' Ear' to build Men of War for the British government in 1739. He also had a shipyard in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. He was buried at St Leonards in Bursledon on 16 December 1750 and has an elaborate memorial which records:
His seven ships were: He also built a large house in the village from the proceeds. It was called 'Elm Lodge' at the time but is now known as 'Greyladyes' and is home to the 'Greyladyes Arts Foundation' (Google Maps Link ). There is also an 18th-century house called 'Ewers' on Lands End Road in Bursledon that was owned by the family. (Google Maps link ) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Philemon Ewer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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