Aberdeen Line

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

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Established 1825 by George Thompson at Aberdeen. Initially focused on coastal, Baltic. North and South America and Antipodean routes. By end of 19th century largely trading to Australia and ships equipped to carry frozen produce. 1905 acquired jointly by White Star Line [later Royal Mail] and Shaw Saville & Albion Ltd [later Furness Withy]. 1932 fully owned by latter and from 1933 known as Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line. Closed 1957

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