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. Initially engaged in the UK coastal, Baltic, North American, South American, China and Antipodean trade routes, before settling to become the longest-serving line on the Australian trade via the Cape, the name of Thompson's Aberdeen was synonymous with the highest professional standards, with such jewels as the clipper Thermopylae and their first steamer, SS Aberdeen. The Aberdeen name navigated commercial takeovers by the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, Shaw Savill and Albion, Lord Kylsant's Royal Mail Group and Furness Withy, before becoming all but forgotten when it finally furled its sails in 1957. 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. before commanding in the Pacific Islands and offshore industry, King moved to a marine support role that led him to being based in Aberdeen. It was here that his fascination with the Aberdeen Line took hold. Since then, he has held senior posts at Trinity House, and is currently the principal of a well-respected marine surveying practice. He is a liveryman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, a Fellow of the Nautical Institute and a Member of the Society for Nautical Research.


Book Information
ISBN 9780750978514
Author Peter H. King
Format Hardback
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd