Brocklebanks
The House of Brocklebank
1770-1954
The Story of the growth of Brocklebanks through over 180 years of maritime enterprise
Against a chequered background of peace and war has been compiled by John Frederic Gibson
And published in two volumes by Henry Young and Sons, Ltd., Liverpool.
The Following history is based upon this publication and describes the origins of the company
In 1770 to the present day, embracing the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic Wars,
The great era of expansion and development during the 19th century,
The transition from sail to steam and the company's fortunes during the First and Second World Wars.
The reproductions, both in colour and monochrome, which illustrate the story,
Appeared in the two-volume history of the company.
Publisher - Thos. & Jno. Brocklebank - 1954
Condition - Acceptable
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Outside of the Book
- Softcover
- Covers - Blue with lettering
- Binding Condition - No issues
Covers, spine and page edges show signs of age and shelf wear.
Inside of the Book
- Handwritten Annotations - None
- Number of pages - 54
- Illustrations - Colour & Black and White
- Fold out map in the back
Additional Points of Interest
- The Brocklebank Line (formally named Thos. and Jno. Brocklebank) was an English shipping line that operated in the 19th and 20th centuries.