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British and African Steam Navigation Co

From Graces Guide

of Glasgow

1868 Alexander Elder went into partnership with John Dempster as Liverpool agents of the British and African Steam Navigation Co of Glasgow. British and African's vessels were constructed in John Elder's Fairfield Yard[1].

1880 Elder Dempster and Co became managers of British and African

1889/1900 British and African was acquired by Elder Dempster and Co

1900 The British and African Steam Navigation Co (1900) was registered on 14 September, to acquire the undertaking of the British and African Steam Navigation Co and an additional fleet of steamers from Messrs. Elder Dempster and Co. [2]


See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. Merseyside Maritime Museum [1]
  2. The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908
  • Merseyside Maritime Museum [2]