Nourse Line

Perry, F.W and Laxon, W.A.: 1991 World Ship Society, softcover, 56 pages. Large historical fleet list with photos. The story of the shipping company founded by Captain James Nourse in 1861, which became renowned for its fleet of sailing ships and its role in the coolie trade between Calcutta and the West Indies. The book provides a concise history of the company, details of its ships, and explores the impact of the abolition of the coolie trade and the eventual sale to P&O in 1917, while also including appendices on ship casualties, livery, and naming origins ISBN 9780905617626 In very good condition