Shaw Savill & Albion - A Fleet History

This 264 page, A4 case bound book starts with consideration of the Albion and Shaw Savill Lines before discussion of the merger of 1882 and subsequent history of Shw Savill & Albion Co Ltd from 1882 -1918. Thereafter, the authors discuss the company in the interwar period, including the collapse of Royal Mail group and Shaw Savill & Albion's acquisition by the Furness Withy and the company's role in World War 2. The post war passenger and cargo ships are discussed along with the final demise of the company. The book which is illustrated by 170 black and white and 50 colour photographs, contains comprehensive fleet lists including those ships managed and chartered by the company.