Plymouth Cordage Company New Notable Record
The history of the Plymouth Cordage Company is highlighted in a new addition to the Plymouth County Notable Land Records Collection. Marilyn Dupuis, a title examiner at our Registry who grew up in North Plymouth, ventured back through two centuries of Plymouth County history to report the story of what was once the world’s largest rope maker and to connect its impressive history with its current status within Cordage Park.
In 1824, Bourne Spooner founded The Cordage Company with a charter for producing cordage, mainly ropes and cords used for rigging on ships. By 1924, The Cordage Company employed 1,779 employees including many European immigrants. The company was recognized in World War II for excellence in marine production.
The site, now called The Seaport at Cordage Park, was designated by Governor Patrick as a special growth district in 2008. For a further description of the significant impact the Plymouth Cordage Company has had on Plymouth County, please click on the Notable Records link on the home page of our website.
