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Walter Runciman, 1st Baron Runciman (6 July 1847 – 13 August 1937) was an English shipping magnate. Referred to by his grandson Steven as "a Geordie of Scots descent who ran away to sea at 11, was a master mariner by 21 and founded a shipping line", Runciman wrote several books based on his years at sea. He also served briefly as a Liberal Member of Parliament.
Walter Runciman, 1st Baron Runciman (6 July 1847 – 13 August 1937) was an English shipping magnate.  


In 1889, Runciman founded the [[South Shields Steam Shipping Co]], based in the port of South Shields, on the south bank at the mouth of the River Tyne, which was then part of County Durham but now in Tyne and Wear. Walter Runciman was Managing Director and Secretary, and John Elliott was the chairman.
1847 Born in Dunbar, Scotland, son of Walter Runciman, a coast guard<ref>1851 census</ref>


In 1892 the company offices moved up the River Tyne to the city-port of Newcastle.  
His grandson, Steven, referred to him as "a Geordie of Scots descent who ran away to sea at 11, was a master mariner by 21 and founded a shipping line".  Runciman later wrote several books based on his years at sea.
 
1889, Runciman founded the [[South Shields Steam Shipping Co]], based in the port of South Shields, on the south bank at the mouth of the River Tyne, which was then part of County Durham but now in Tyne and Wear. Walter Runciman was Managing Director and Secretary, and John Elliott was the chairman.
 
1892 the company offices moved up the River Tyne to the city-port of Newcastle.  


In April 1897 the company changed its name to the [[Moor Line]]. Runciman and his son, who had carried on business as partners in Runciman and Co, were appointed Managing Directors of Moor Line.  
In April 1897 the company changed its name to the [[Moor Line]]. Runciman and his son, who had carried on business as partners in Runciman and Co, were appointed Managing Directors of Moor Line.  
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Elliott died in 1898 and the elder Runciman held the position of Chairman until his death in 1937.
Elliott died in 1898 and the elder Runciman held the position of Chairman until his death in 1937.


Runciman was created a baronet in 1906, and served as Liberal MP for Hartlepool from 1914 to 1918.
1906 Runciman was created a baronet in 1906


In 1910 he wrote "The Tragedy of St. Helena", an account of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile and death.
1910 he wrote "The Tragedy of St. Helena", an account of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile and death.
 
1914-18 served as Liberal MP for Hartlepool.  


1926 Elected president of the [[Chamber of Shipping]]
1926 Elected president of the [[Chamber of Shipping]]


In 1933, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Runciman of Shoreston. Four years later his son, the long-serving MP Walter Runciman (1870–1949), followed him into the House of Lords with the title Walter Runciman, 1st Viscount Runciman of Doxford
1933 He was raised to the peerage as Baron Runciman of Shoreston.  
 
1937 Died
 
1937 His son, Walter Runciman (1870–1949), a long-serving MP, followed him into the House of Lords with the title Walter Runciman, 1st Viscount Runciman of Doxford




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Revision as of 10:44, 19 June 2018

Walter Runciman, 1st Baron Runciman (6 July 1847 – 13 August 1937) was an English shipping magnate.

1847 Born in Dunbar, Scotland, son of Walter Runciman, a coast guard[1]

His grandson, Steven, referred to him as "a Geordie of Scots descent who ran away to sea at 11, was a master mariner by 21 and founded a shipping line". Runciman later wrote several books based on his years at sea.

1889, Runciman founded the South Shields Steam Shipping Co, based in the port of South Shields, on the south bank at the mouth of the River Tyne, which was then part of County Durham but now in Tyne and Wear. Walter Runciman was Managing Director and Secretary, and John Elliott was the chairman.

1892 the company offices moved up the River Tyne to the city-port of Newcastle.

In April 1897 the company changed its name to the Moor Line. Runciman and his son, who had carried on business as partners in Runciman and Co, were appointed Managing Directors of Moor Line.

Elliott died in 1898 and the elder Runciman held the position of Chairman until his death in 1937.

1906 Runciman was created a baronet in 1906

1910 he wrote "The Tragedy of St. Helena", an account of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile and death.

1914-18 served as Liberal MP for Hartlepool.

1926 Elected president of the Chamber of Shipping

1933 He was raised to the peerage as Baron Runciman of Shoreston.

1937 Died

1937 His son, Walter Runciman (1870–1949), a long-serving MP, followed him into the House of Lords with the title Walter Runciman, 1st Viscount Runciman of Doxford


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  1. ↑ 1851 census
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