Ellerman Lines: Remembering a Great British Shipping Company

by Ian Collard

Book Overview

The Ellerman Line was formed by John Reeves Ellerman at the end of the nineteenth century. Ellerman left home at 14, and at 24 he established J. Ellerman & Co. in London; by 1893 he was appointed chair of a shipping company. Following the acquisition of various companies Ellerman Lines Ltd was formed on 22 January 1902 becoming one of the greatest shipping lines in the world. Services were offered to the Mediterranean, India, South America, and East...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752489631
• ISBN13: 9780752489636
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"