Brown Jenkinson & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Brown, David
- Brown & Bowden
- Brown & Co
- Jenkinson, William
- Vortigern Ship Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Transport services
Ship & aircraft broking, chartering, etc, services
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Transport services
Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management
Notes:
Traced origins to David Brown, 1829-86, son of a Cardiff shipbroker, who established a shipbroking business in City of London in 1860. 1866 known as Brown & Bowden and by 1877 as Brown & Co when joined by William Jenkinson. 1884 renamed David Brown Son & Co and, in 1886, Brown Jenkinson & Co. From 1890s expanded into shipowning and management especially via Vortigern Ship Co Ltd. Incorporated 1920. By 1939 business focused as charterers' brokers for European customers. 1940s diversified into air charter business. Continues
Publications:
- Full Ahead. The story of Brown Jenkinson & Co Ltd, 1860-1960 by Janes, Hurford
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Brown, David
- Brown & Bowden
- Brown & Co
- Jenkinson, William
- Vortigern Ship Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Transport services Ship & aircraft broking, chartering, etc, services
- Transport services Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management
Notes:
Traced origins to David Brown, 1829-86, son of a Cardiff shipbroker, who established a shipbroking business in City of London in 1860. 1866 known as Brown & Bowden and by 1877 as Brown & Co when joined by William Jenkinson. 1884 renamed David Brown Son & Co and, in 1886, Brown Jenkinson & Co. From 1890s expanded into shipowning and management especially via Vortigern Ship Co Ltd. Incorporated 1920. By 1939 business focused as charterers' brokers for European customers. 1940s diversified into air charter business. ContinuesPublications:
- Full Ahead. The story of Brown Jenkinson & Co Ltd, 1860-1960 by Janes, Hurford