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of Moor Buildings, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
1889 The company was registered on 25 June, as the South Shields Steam Shipping Co.
1897 The name was changed to the present title[1], with Walter Runciman and his son in charge
Became part of the Runciman (London) group
1965 Acquired Anchor Line
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