Cairn Line of Steamships Limited

A small number of items had previously been presented as specimens in 1970. The papers include minutes and related records of the Cairn Line and associated companies from 1891; annual reports and balance sheets, 1893-1971, copies of annual returns, 1909-1972; registers of shareholders, 1892-1964; records of ships’ movements, 1908-51; officers’ records of service, ca 1939-69; and papers relating to the offer made in 1967 by Furness Withy & Co. Ltd for Cairn Line stock. There are also some papers of the “K” Steamship Co. Ltd, including balance sheets and profit and loss accounts, 1920-75.

See also Furness Withy main collection (FWS)

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ID:	CRN
Type:	Manuscript
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Cairn Line Of Steamships Limited
Date made:	1891 - 1977; Unknown
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Parts:	Cairn Line of Steamships Limited Minutes and related records of the Cairn Line and associated companies (Manuscript) (CRN/1) Memoranda and Articles of Association, and other associated documents (Manuscript) (CRN/2) Annual reports, balance sheets and other accounts (Manuscript) (CRN/3) Registers of shareholders 1892-1964 listed alphabetically from 1920; stock transfers and cancelled stock and papers relating to offer made by Furness, Withy & Co Ltd for ordinary stock units of the Cairn Line of Steamships Ltd (Manuscript) (CRN/4) Records of steamers' movements 1908-51, Cairn Line of Steamships Ltd and records relating to the build of a number of vessels. (Manuscript) (CRN/5) Copy of management agreement 1892 - 1969 (Manuscript) (CRN/6) Officers' records of service covering Masters, Mates, Officers, Cadets, Chief Stewards and Engineers 1942 - 1967 (Manuscript) (CRN/7) Correspondence relating to accounts, investments, meetings, directorships and the transfer of shares to Shaw Savill and Albion Co Ltd 1964-73. (Manuscript) (CRN/8) Balance sheets and profit and loss accounts and files relating to investments 1920 - 1965 (Manuscript) (CRN/9) List of agents and merchant shipping notices (Manuscript) (CRN/10)

Cairn Line of Steamships Limited

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