Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Hunting and Son

From Graces Guide

of Newcastle

1874 Charles Hunting, a veterinary surgeon, founded a shipping business, originally known as Hunting and Pattison, which was managed by his son, Charles Samuel Hunting. Bought a sailing ship Sylvia

1891 the company became Hunting and Son.

1893 Their first oil tanker was built.

After 1925 Hunting only owned tankers.[1]

1970 Hunting Gibson was formed to acquire Northern Petroleum and Bulk Freighters and its managing company, Hunting and Son, a private company[2].

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Sources of Information

  1. [1] Mariners List website: Hunting & Son, Newcastle
  2. The Times, Jul 24, 1970