Sir James Laing 1823 - 1901
- occupation:
- Ship builder
- Nationality:
- British; English
- born in:
- Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom Sunderland
1843 - Succeeded his father as shipbuilder in Deptford, Sunderland.
1853 - Built - the 'Amity' - the first iron ship from Tyne and Wear.
1868-1900 - Chairman of the River Wear commission.
1883 - President of the chamber of shipping of the United Kingdom.
1879 - Served as high sheriff of Durham.
1897 - Knighted.
1898 - Founds Sir James Laing & Sons Limited.