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Gellatly Hankey & Co Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Gellatly, Hankey & Sewell
  • Dunbar, Duncan, & Sons
  • Mogul Steamship Co Ltd
  • Inchcape & Co Ltd

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England

Sectors:

  • Transport services Shipping agency, etc, services
  • Transport services Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management

Notes:

Traced origins to 1862 and formation of Gellatly, Hankey & Sewell to carry on part of the very large shipping business owned by Duncan Dunbar & Sons. Developed as shipowners and agents for shipping companies. Developed branches throughout UK and overseas and emerged as leading shipping agents. Incorporated 1927 as Gellatly Hankey & Co Ltd when overseas branches placed in individual companies. Connected with Mogul Steamship Co Ltd established 1883. Withdrew from shipowning early 20th century. Overseas branches, especially in Middle East, expanded into other business areas from 1920s. Acquired by Inchcape 1984

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