Harrison Line
Harrison Line, officially T&J Harrison, was a shipping line founded by the brothers Thomas and James Harrison in Liverpool, England in 1853.[1] It ran both cargo and passenger services, starting with the import of French brandy from Charente.
| Industry | Shipping |
|---|---|
| Fate | Taken over by P&O Nedlloyd |
| Founded | 1853 |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Services | Container transportation |
Mersey Chambers, headquarters of the Harrison Line purpose built in 1878
They had SS Gladiator and SS Cognac built in 1860. It became the Charente Steamship Company in 1871. Thomas and James Harrison were the managers.
The company ceased trading in October 2000, with all remaining all rights and privileges transferred to P&O Nedlloyd.[1]
Ships of the Harrison Line
- SS Adviser
- SS Philosopher
- SS Historian
- SS Politician
- SS Crofter
- SS Plainsman
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Further reading
- Cubbin, Graeme (2003). Harrisons of Liverpool: A Chronicle of Ships and Men 1830-2002. World Ship Society/Ships in Focus Publications. ISBN 1901703487.
References
- "HARRISON LINE (Mini Gallery)". Iancoombe.tripod.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
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