logo of white star line
there many british shipping companies; 2 particularly distinguished: cunard line , white star line. both founded during 1830s , engaged in strong competition against 1 another, possessing largest , fastest liners in world in 20th century. not until 1934 financial difficulty caused 2 merge, forming cunard white star ltd. p&o occupied large part of business.
the royal mail steam packet company operated state-owned enterprise close relationship government. on course of history, took on many shipping companies, becoming 1 of largest companies in world before legal problems led liquidation in 1931. union castle line operated in africa , indian ocean fleet of considerable size.
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