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The Blue Funnel Legend

A History of the Ocean Steam Ship Company, 1865–1973

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  • © 1990

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Authors:
  1. Malcolm Falkus

    1. University of New England, Australia

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Introduction: Ocean to Ocean

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 1-8

  3. A Unique Style of Management

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 9-25

  4. Sailings and Services

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 26-53

  5. Representatives Abroad

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 54-82

  6. Eastward Ho! The Beginnings of Ocean Steam Ship

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 83-116

  7. Combined Efforts: Holts and the Conference System

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 117-135

  8. The New Century: Profits and Perils

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 136-170

  9. After the War: An Uncertain World

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 171-201

  10. The 1930s: Collapse and Revival

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 202-234

  11. The Company at War

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 235-249

  12. Picking up the Pieces

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 250-281

  13. Into the 1960s: Calm Before the Storm

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 282-332

  14. Organising a Group

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 333-355

  15. Blue Funnel Contained: New Ships and New Enterprises

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 356-374

  16. Epilogue

    • Malcolm Falkus
    Pages 375-377

  17. Back Matter

    Pages 378-411
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For more than a century Blue Funnel ships, managed from Liverpool by Alfred Holt and Company, held a unique place in Britain's shipping industry. Starting as pioneers of cargo liners between Liverpool and the Far East in 1866, the Company maintained a fine reputation built on its vessels, crews, shore staff, and management. This book traces the origins and evolution of the Line, charting its history through both world wars, its experiences in the great depression of the 1930s, and its vigorous response to the challenge of containerisation in the 1960s. Integrated into the text are discussions of the current roles of agencies and conferences, the singular management structure, and assessments of the parts played by key individuals.

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  • University of New England, Australia

    Malcolm Falkus

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