James Abernethy | |
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| Born | 12 June 1814 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | 8 March 1896 (aged 81) Broadstairs, Kent |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Children | James and John Abernethy |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Civil |
| Institutions | Institution of Civil Engineers (president), |
| Projects | Swansea docks, Aire and Calder Navigation, Cardiff Docks |
James Abernethy FRSE MICE (12 June 1814 – 8 March 1896) was a Scottish civil engineer.