White Star Line

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British shipping company, most notable for the ill-fated RMS Titanic. - AsNotedIn

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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1905/08/00 The White Star Line has pleasure in announcing that the London West End Office has been transferred from 17 Cockspur Street to new and more commodious premises situated opposite at 1 COCKSPUR STREET SW and the City Office to 38 LEADENHALL STREET (lost). Owner Oceanic House London
1911/05/31 Completed 2 April 1912, the RMS Titanic is launched from Queen's Island in Belfast Harbour in the presence of Lord Pirrie, J Pierpoint Morgan, J Bruce Ismay and 100,000 onlookers. Titanic Owner Belfast Northern Ireland Sinking of the RMS Titanic
1912/04/10 RMS TITANIC departs on its maiden voyage, fifteen minutes late from Southampton, sailing for New York City. Deck Chairs can be hired at a charge of 4 sh or $1 each for the voyage, 24 hours' notice being necessary at the London or Liverpool Office. Titanic Owner Berth 44, White Star Line Dock Southampton Docks Sinking of the RMS Titanic
1912/04/15 RMS TITANIC's stern rises high into the air, the lights go out and the great liner descends into the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. Titanic Owner Sinking of the RMS Titanic
1912/04/15 White Star Line sends a typed letter to Berry Bros and Co to report the loss of 69 cases of the firm's wines and spirits onboard the Titanic. No mention is made of the lives that were lost. Client Berry Bros and Rudd Shop London Sinking of the RMS Titanic
1912/04/16 Too afraid to leave the building, officials read the names of the deceased from the balcony of the White Star Line building to crowds below. Titanic Owner Albion House, Liverpool Liverpool Sinking of the RMS Titanic
1930/00/00 The 24-story 1616 Walnut St Building opens. Built for developer, Joseph J Greenberg, the Art Deco tower offer a five-story parking garage. Ground Floor Office 1616 Building Philadelphia, PA
1934/01/01 The the assets of the Cunard Steamship Company and the White Start Line are transferred to the newly formed Cunard White Star, Ltd. Cunard is credited with 62 percent of the share capital and White Star with 38. End
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