Leech Harrison & Forwood, shipowning & management

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  • Transport services Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management

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From at least 1871 the Forwood family, leading Liverpool cotton merchants trading as Leech, Harrison & Forwood, developed extensive shipowning and management interests. Led by (Sir) William Forwood, 1840-1928, and (Sir) Arthur Forwood, 1836-98. These interests included Mersey Steamship Co Ltd, established c1871, West India & Pacific Steamship Co Ltd, Atlas Steamship Co Ltd and Morocco Canary Islands & Madeira Line

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