Thomas Wilson Sons & Co.
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Thomas Wilson Sons & Co. was a British shipping company, founded in 1840,[1] It evolved from a joint venture formed by merchants Thomas Wilson, John Beckinton and two unrelated partners named Hudson in 1822.[1]
"Wilson Line" redirects here. For Wilson lines in particle physics and string theory, see Wilson loop.
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Industry | Shipping |
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Founded | 1840; 184 years ago (1840) in England |
Defunct | 1916 |
Fate | Sold |
Successor | Ellerman's Wilson Line |
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The company expanded and by the early 20th century operated a relatively large fleet, but in 1906 part of the operation was merged with the North Eastern Railway creating Wilson's & North Eastern Railway Shipping Co. Ltd[2] and later in 1916 the remaining company was sold to Sir John Ellerman who created Ellerman's Wilson Line which continued to trade until closed in 1973.