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Hugh Allan
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Sir Hugh Allan was a Scottish-Canadian shipping magnate, financier and capitalist. By the time of his death, the Allan Shipping Line had become the largest privately owned shipping empire in the world
Allan in 1879.
Allan in 1879.
The offices of H & A Allan by the Montreal harbour (built in 1863)
The offices of H & A Allan by the Montreal harbour (built in 1863)
The Canadian, 1855; along with the Indian, these superior ships helped Allan to secure the Royal Mail contract in 1856
The Canadian, 1855; along with the Indian, these superior ships helped Allan to secure the Royal Mail contract in 1856
Sir Hugh Allan in 1869. Taken by William Notman in his studio in Montreal.
Sir Hugh Allan in 1869. Taken by William Notman in his studio in Montreal.
Allan Line
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The Allan Shipping Line was founded in 1819, by Captain Alexander Allan of Saltcoats, Ayrshire, trading and transporting between Scotland and Montreal, a route which quickly became synonymous with the
Hugh Allan
…Hugh Allan (September 29, 1810 – December 9, 1882) was a Scottish-Canadian shipping magnate, financier and capitalist. By the time of his death, the Allan Shipping Line had become the largest privately owned shipping empire in the world. He was responsible for transporting millions of British immigrants to Canada, and…
A poster showing fares and schedule for Allan Line ships across the Atlantic towards the end of the 19th century
A poster showing fares and schedule for Allan Line ships across the Atlantic towards the end of the 19th century
SS Sardinian
SS Sardinian
SS Scotian
SS Scotian