1856 Blue Funnel A History of Alfred Holt and Company of Liverpool From 1865 to 1914

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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

In the publisher's original cloth binding. A history on the life of Alfred Holt's shipping company, first named Alfred Holt and Co, later becoming Blue Funnel. The company was founded in the mid-19th century and was based in Liverpool England. This work charts the history of the company from its formation up until the year 1914, though the company continued to be in operation throughout up until the late 1980s. The company was incredibly important during both the first and second world wars with many ships being used for military service. Forward thinking and progressive, Blue Funnel was the first U.K. shipping company to hire a female marine engineer. Lacking the original dustwrapper. Written by Francis E. Hyde, with the assistance of J. R. Harris. An interesting work of British maritime history.