The Aberdeen Line - George Thompson Jnr's Incomparable Shipping Enterprise

Founded in 1825 by the 21-year-old George Thompson Jnr, the Aberdeen Line developed over 100 years into one of the best-respected shipping lines in Britain. Here Peter King seeks to bring this once prominent shipping line's history to light once more for the enjoyment of shipping enthusiasts and maritime historians everywhere.

About the author

Captain Peter H. King has 59 years' experience in the merchant shipping industry. Beginning as a BP cadet and seeing officer service in the New Zealand Shipping Co., he moved to a marine support role that led to him being based in Aberdeen, where he became fascinated by the Aberdeen Line. Since then, he has held a post at Trinity House and is now the principal of a marine surveying practice. He is liveryman of the Honorable Company of Master Mariners and a Fellow of the Nautical Institute.

Summary

Founded in 1825 by the 21-year-old George Thompson Jnr, the Aberdeen Line developed over 100 years into one of the best-respected shipping lines in Britain. Here Peter King seeks to bring this once prominent shipping line's history to light once more for the enjoyment of shipping enthusiasts and maritime historians everywhere.

Product details

• Authors: Peter King, Peter H. King
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9780750978514
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-7851-4
• Dimensions: 255 mm x 232 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 1196 g
• Illustrations: 8 Plates, color; 14 Illustrations, color; 120 Illustrations, black and white
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Ships; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches