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Gibbs, Bright and Co

From Graces Guide
1853

of Liverpool or Bristol

Agents for Eagle Line packets/clippers

1851 Acquired SS Great Britain after she had spent 3 years in dock at Birkenhead; refurbished the vessel and re-entered service in 1852 to New York[1].

Managers of the Australian Steam Navigation Co

c.1855 Took over the management of the construction of the Royal Charter after her previous builders failed.

1856 Subscribed £25 to the Smith Testimonial Fund, commemorating the work of F. P. Smith in promoting the screw propeller.

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ The Engineer
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