Union-Castle Line
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The Union-Castle Line was a British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line.
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Union-Castle Line | |
Industry | Shipping |
Predecessors |
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Founded | 8 March 1900 (1900-03-08) in United Kingdom |
Defunct | 1990 (1990) |
Successor | British and Commonwealth Shipping |
Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | London and Southampton to Cape Town |
Key people |
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Services | Passenger, cargo and mail transport |
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It merged with Bullard King and Clan Line in 1956 to form British & Commonwealth Shipping, and then with South African Marine Corporation (commonly referred to as Safmarine) in 1973 to create International Liner Services, but maintained its separate identity throughout. Its shipping operations ceased in 1977.