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Harrison Line
Defunct british shipping line / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Industry | Shipping |
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Founded | 1853 |
Defunct | 2000 |
Fate | Taken over by P&O Nedlloyd |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Services | Container transportation |
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The ships were grouped under the Charente Steam-ship Company in 1871 with Thomas and James Harrison as the managers.
The company ceased trading in October 2000, with all remaining rights and privileges transferred to P&O Nedlloyd.[1]